Impactful Functional Academics SPED Teacher (Full-Time)

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Professional growth

Referral bonuses

Supportive team

Job summary

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Texas is hiring a full-time Functional Academics Special Education Teacher. You will help students strengthen academic skills and independence by connecting classroom learning to everyday tasks.

You’ll tailor instruction to individual IEP goals, collaborate with families and school teams, and use data to guide progress. The role includes competitive benefits, a 401(k) plan, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas special education teaching certification.
• Knowledge of functional academics, adapted curriculum, IEP implementation, and positive behavior supports.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching functional academics or using adapted curricula is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect academics to everyday life through practical, meaningful activities while supporting access to the curriculum.
• Individualize instruction by adapting lessons, materials, and strategies to each student’s goals and IEP accommodations.
• Build skills for independence in communication, organization, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.
• Create a supportive classroom with predictable routines, visual supports, and positive behavior strategies.
• Track progress and adjust instruction by collecting data and maintaining records.
• Partner with families and school teams, developing and reviewing IEPs and ARD meetings.

Skills

Functional academics

Adapted curriculum

IEP implementation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas special education certification

Job description

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics in Texas is hiring a full-time Functional Academics Special Education Teacher. You will help students strengthen academic skills and independence by connecting classroom learning to everyday tasks.

You’ll tailor instruction to individual IEP goals, collaborate with families and school teams, and use data to guide progress. The role includes competitive benefits, a 401(k) plan, and professional development support.