Center Point ISD is accepting applications for an Elementary Special Education Teacher - Functional Living Unit.
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
Experience:
One year student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
- Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
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 volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
- 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.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- 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.
From PDF Description
Step 10 Month Salary Uncertified
10 Month Salary
0 $51,000 $48,000
1 $51,300 $48,300
2 $51,600 $48,600
3 $52,900 $48,900
4 $53,200 $49,200
5 $57,600
6 $58,100
7 $59,800
8 $60,500
9 $61,200
10 $61,800
11 $62,600
12 $63,300
13 $64,000
14 $64,700
15 $65,400
16 $66,100
17 $66,800
18 $67,500
19 $68,200
20 $68,900
21 $69,600
22 $70,300
23 $71,000
24 $71,700
25 $72,400
26 $73,100
27 $73,500
28 $73,900
29 $74,300
30 $74,700
31 $75,100
32 $75,500
33 $75,900
34 $76,300
35 $76,700
Masters $1,000
Doctorate $1,500
Secondary Math $2,000
Secondary Science $2,000
Secondary English $2,000
ESL Certification $1,000
Dyslexia-Trained $500
Special Ed Certification $1,000
ESL Coordinator $7,000
Band Director $3,500
Art Teacher $250
Cullinary Arts Lead $1,500
Athletic Director $7,500
Stipends - Added to Base Salary After Any
Adjustment for Days
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TEACHER COMPENSATION PLAN
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HS Coach Golf 2,500 $
Tennis 2,500 $
Track 3,000 $
Track-Head 5,000 $
Cross Country-Head 2,500 $
Volleyball 3,000 $
Volleyball-Head 5,000 $
Basketball 3,000 $
Basketball-Head 5,000 $
Baseball 3,000 $
Baseball-Head 5,000 $
Softball 3,000 $
Softball-Head 5,000 $
Powerlifting 3,000 $
Powerlifting-Head 5,000 $
Football 4,500 $
Football-Head 6,000 $
Soccer 3,000 $
Soccer-Head 5,000 $
MS Coach Volleyball 2,000 $
Basketball 2,000 $
Football 2,500 $
Plus 10 additional days for designated sports.
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COACHING STIPENDS
Stipends - Added to Base Salary After
Adjustment for Days
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Pay Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum Included Positions
PP1 $13.00 $16.25 $19.50 Campus Instructional Aides
Other Paraprofessionals not included elsewhere
PP2 $14.00 $16.88 $21.00 Campus Aide with Instructional Responsibilities
Campus PEIMS Clerk
Technology/Library Aide
PP3 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 Business Office Clerk
After School Care Coordinator
Principal's/Departmental Secretary
SPED Registered Behavior Technician-Lead
Pay Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
MT1 $11.50 $14.38 $17.25 Food Service Worker
Other Manual Trades not included elsewhere
MT2 $12.50 $15.63 $18.75 Custodian
MT3 $14.70 $18.38 $22.05 Food Service Manager
MT4 $20.60 $20.60 $20.60 Bus Drivers- Drive/Sit/Training Time
MT6 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 Skilled Maintenance Tech
Manual Trades Hourly Rate
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AUXILARY COMPENSATION PLAN
Clerical/Paraprofessional Hourly Rate
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Pay Grade Minimum Midpoint Maximum
PR1 $200 $250 $300 Police Officer
PEIMS Coord/Supt. Admin.
Non-Degreed/Non-Certified Dept. Director or Coordinator
PR3 $290 $360 $435 Assistant Principal
Elementary Principal
Business Manager
PR4 $320 $400 $480 Secondary Principal
Counselor
Registered Nurse
Chief of Police
Department Director
PR5 $370 $463 $555 Executive Director Student Services
Chief Financial Officer
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ADMINISTRATION COMPENSATION PLAN
Managerial/Professional Daily Rate
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CENTER POINT ISD 2025-2026
RETENTION INCENTIVES AND EXTRA DUTY PAY
Retention Incentive - Paid in December
to Employees as of November 30th
Full Time Employees $200
Employer-paid Benefits
$10,000 Life Insurance Policy at no cost to employee
$418 per Month Contribution toward TRS Health Insurance Coverage
Part Time Employees $100
Pay Rate for Accumulated Leave Upon TRS Retirement
per Guidelines of Board Policy DEC(Local)
Daily Rate for Unused Leave $80
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Cheerleader Sponsor/HS & MS
Cheerleader Assistant Sponsor
Color Guard Sponsor
Yearbook
Newspaper
One Act Play HS
UIL Coordinator - per campus
UIL Coach - per event
Activity Club Sponsor within School Day
Junior Class Coordinator
Mentor Teacher
After School Tutorials / Clubs-Teacher
After School Tutorials / Clubs-Para
Summer School Teacher
Summer School Para
Game Workers: VB/Basketball
Game Workers: Football
Game Workers: Softball/Baseball
Game Workers: Soccer
Announcer - Varsity FB
Announcer - Sub-varsity FB
Announcer - Baseball/Softball
Certified
Degreed
No Degree
Long Term Sub
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ADDITIONAL DUTY PAY
Additional Duty Stipends-Paid after the
completion of duty
$3,500
$2,000
$1,000
$600
$600
$1,500
$550
$30 / Hr
$20 / Hr
$40 / Hr
$30 / Hr
$300
$150
$1,500
$1,000
Hourly Extra Duty Pay- Paid Monthly
$10 / Game
$80 / Day
$70 / Day
Add'l $20 / Day
$40 / Game
$20 / Game
$50/Game
$25/Game
$30/Game
Substitute Teachers Daily Rates
$100 / Day
$20 / Game
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