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Dallas College Resident Teacher 26-27 SY
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Dallas College Resident Teacher 26-27 SY
Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc
Dallas Campuses - Grand Prairie, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Trinity Basin Preparatory, Inc.
Job Details
Job ID:
5914581
Application Deadline:
Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Salary:
$20,000 for the 26-27 School year.
Job Function:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the Resident Teacher is responsible for
providing appropriate learning experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for
intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal. Under the supervision of a certified classroom teacher:
- Plans and prepares instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
- Provides whole group, small group, and/or one-to-one instruction in both inclusion and pullout settings.
- Conducts guided reading sessions, administers progress monitoring assessments, and maintains related student data.
- Maintains student lists, tracking forms, and informational reports as required by the Principal and/or instructional leadership team.
- Collaborates with the classroom teacher to set up and maintain a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
- Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, the student
handbook, and campus procedures. - Works cooperatively with support teachers and aides (SpEd, ESL, TAG, RTI).
- Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration.
- Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- On-site regular attendance.
- Participates in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Provides effective classroom instruction and follows lesson plans in the absence of the classroom teacher.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information.
- Participates in extracurricular activities, district/school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
- Understands and complies with all district policies, procedures, and expectations, as articulated in the employee handbook or as communicated by the administration.
- Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer
Skills/Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of the organization.
- Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets,
letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration, and the Board. - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in Dallas College Educators Program
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$20,000 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Dental Insurance