Impactful Special Education Teacher — IEPs & Growth

IDEA Public Schools; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with a wide range of disabilities. You will develop individualized plans, implement IEPs, and provide in-class support across reading, writing, and math, ensuring services align with minutes and accommodations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, data-driven instruction, and adherence to Texas standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)

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
• 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

Skills

Core subject knowledge

Curriculum & instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Family engagement

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas state certification in Special Education

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with a wide range of disabilities. You will develop individualized plans, implement IEPs, and provide in-class support across reading, writing, and math, ensuring services align with minutes and accommodations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, data-driven instruction, and adherence to Texas standards.