REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification and/or an *Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Eligibility Letter in the following:
• Special Education and Elementary, Elementary Self-Contained, Generalist, or Core Subjects 

(* Must have passed the Special Education and Content exam from the ACP Program to qualify)

PREFERRED:

• ESL Certificate or must be become ESL certified within the current school year
• General knowledge of curriculum & instruction;
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; and 
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The role of the Special Education Life Skills Teacher is to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotionalm, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.