K-5 Special Education Teacher | IEP & Student Growth

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Dental & vision

Disability & life insurance

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated Special Education teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. You will develop IEPs, monitor progress, and collaborate with families to ensure access to core content in reading, writing, and math.

The role emphasizes strong instructional leadership and data-driven decision making. Ideal candidates have a Texas Special Education certification, experience in special education settings, and a commitment to extending opportunities for students to

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 of students at risk in reading and/or math within general education and special education settings.
• Collect and analyze student data to maximize achievement.
• Communicate student progress with families weekly.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Curriculum & instruction

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

IEP facilitation

Family engagement

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas state certification in Special Education

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated Special Education teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. You will develop IEPs, monitor progress, and collaborate with families to ensure access to core content in reading, writing, and math.

The role emphasizes strong instructional leadership and data-driven decision making. Ideal candidates have a Texas Special Education certification, experience in special education settings, and a commitment to extending opportunities for students to