Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Brenham Elementary School
BRENHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Title: Inclusion Teacher
Reports To: Campus Principal
Date Revised: March 2022
Primary Purpose:
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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Bachelor's degree in the related field.
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Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out-of-state appropriate for the position.
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Special education certificate.
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ESL Certification is required during 1st year if it has not already been obtained.
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Certification must meet the requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
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Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers and parents.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
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Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
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Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
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Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction.
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Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies.
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Work collaboratively with the co-teacher, teaching and grade-level teams and other staff, especially instructional support team, to plan, share student work and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards.
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Collaboratively develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
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Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
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Participate in the identification/evaluation of learner competencies.
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Recommend appropriate goals/objectives for learner needs.
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Develop Individualized Student Programs (IEP) for students; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities.
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Follow specific instructional objectives based on the student's learning styles.
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Implement new methodologies, philosophies, and innovations.
Student Growth and Development
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Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
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Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
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Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
Classroom Management and Organization:
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Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
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Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
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Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
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Attend required meetings and complete required reports.
Communication:
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Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
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Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
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Collaborate with others to provide for learner needs.
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Consult with parents and other appropriate school personnel concerning each students' intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
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Build a partnership with families, encouraging their active participation in students' learning.
Professional Growth and Development:
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Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
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Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
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Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands
Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data; follow behavior intervention plans and procedures.
Physical Demands
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; reaching; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather; exposure to noise.
