Middle School SPED: Behavior & IEP Specialist

Young World Physical Education; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Third Future Schools Tafolla Middle School in San Antonio, TX is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Behavior Teacher. The role will assess students, create IEPs/504s, and provide compliant services while fostering a positive learning environment.

Requires Texas Special Education Certification and a bachelor’s degree. In-person work location; salary range $70,000–$75,000 with benefits, including health, dental, life, and retirement. Posted until filled; starting Jul 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Texas Special Education Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students to determine the need for special education services.
• Prepare IEPs or 504s for students who qualify.
• Follow IDEA regulations and comply with other federal and state laws and policies concerning special education services.
• Provide services to assigned students in support of their IEPs and Student Learning Plans.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional lessons and activities.
• Create a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn.
• Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives.
• Teach an aligned curriculum–be clear about what students need to know and how they will demonstrate what they have learned.
• Maintain a focus on student academic and performance outcomes.
• Use direct instruction, personalized learning, and special education strategies to help students gain proficiency.
• Differentiate instruction and implement Student Learning Plans in a way that maximizes time on task, student engagement, and student learning.
• Support students in the development of habits of success.
• Be creative in finding on-line resources and materials to supplement instruction and support personalized learning.
• Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan.
• Assess student proficiency, monitor student progress, and provide grades in accordance with school procedures and regulations.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
• Tutor Students on an individual basis.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Communicate with and engage parents and families to support student learning and habits of success
• Expand personal leadership skills
• Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education Certification

Job description

Third Future Schools Tafolla Middle School in San Antonio, TX is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Behavior Teacher. The role will assess students, create IEPs/504s, and provide compliant services while fostering a positive learning environment.

Requires Texas Special Education Certification and a bachelor’s degree. In-person work location; salary range $70,000–$75,000 with benefits, including health, dental, life, and retirement. Posted until filled; starting Jul 22, 2026.