Impactful Special Education Teacher & IEP Specialist

IDEA Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Special Education teacher to support students with diverse disabilities, develop IEPs, and collaborate with families to accelerate achievement.

The role emphasizes individualized instruction, data-driven progress, and coordination with campus teams. The compensation starts at $59,500 with stipends for certifications and potential performance-based pay, plus additional tutoring opportunities and more benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings
• Strong family engagement and communication
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Special Education teacher to support students with diverse disabilities, develop IEPs, and collaborate with families to accelerate achievement.

The role emphasizes individualized instruction, data-driven progress, and coordination with campus teams. The compensation starts at $59,500 with stipends for certifications and potential performance-based pay, plus additional tutoring opportunities and more benefits.