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Job Description
Teacher 2026-2027, Special Education L.I.F.E. Skills 18+, High School (Fall Vacancies)
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
SCHOOLS - Cypress, Texas This job is also posted in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5682070
Application Deadline:
Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide special education students that are in the 18+ vocational program with lessons and experiences designed to help them fulfill their postsecondary goals in employment, training/education, and independent living. Design a schedule in alignment with the students individualized transition plan. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments;
Valid Texas teaching certificate that matches the content area and grade level of the assignment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and meeting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Knowledge of transition planning and communicating with various agency connections
Effective communication skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Probationary/Term Contract:
187 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attendance
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function
Instructional Strategies
Case manage students and complete IEP paperwork, while being knowledgeable in transition planning.
Create and implement lessons for functional academics (budgeting, reading bus schedules, basic writing for job applications) and independent living skills (cooking, laundry, self-care).
Plan and lead trips into the community to practice social skills, safety, and navigation in real-world settings.
Partner with community sites, as appropriate, to practice those skills in the community.
Conduct surveys and meet with parents to identify barriers the student or family has that potentially hinder them from reaching their postsecondary goals.
Be knowledgeable in adult service agencies and provide appropriate recommendations to parents.
Facilitate tours/visits of appropriate day habilitation locations and/or workplace/vocational settings.
Monitor progress on specific transition goals and ensure all community activities align with the student's Individualized Transition Plan (ITP).
Classroom Management and Organization
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and oversee completion, if assigned.
Other
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the work of instructional aide(s), if assigned.
Mental Demands
Ability to multi-task many projects at one time
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and pushing
Sitting for long periods
Lifting:
moderate lifting and carrying (15-45 lbs. weekly)
Moving small stacks of textbooks, audit folders, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment
Environmental Factors
Frequent in district travel and some out of district travel
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
