RISE Special Education Teacher: Inspire Independence

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/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision

403(b) plan

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated Special Education teachers to support students with diverse disabilities. You will develop IEPs, tailor instruction, and collaborate with families to plan long-term outcomes.

The role emphasizes high expectations and strong student progress tracking within IDEA’s RISE framework. Successful candidates will hold a Texas Special Education certification, bring classroom experience with significant needs, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution (required).
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with significant disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Valid Texas state certification in Special Education and appropriate core content certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and grade-level standards.
• Develop and implement IEPs for a caseload of students and monitor progress.
• Coordinate related services and maintain regular communication with families.
• Track student performance, update gradebooks, and report progress weekly.
• Lead or support tutoring sessions and participate in weekly meetings.
• Foster a safe, supportive learning environment aligned with campus initiatives.
• Engage in district-wide professional learning and job-specific development.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Family engagement

Adaptability

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks dedicated Special Education teachers to support students with diverse disabilities. You will develop IEPs, tailor instruction, and collaborate with families to plan long-term outcomes.

The role emphasizes high expectations and strong student progress tracking within IDEA’s RISE framework. Successful candidates will hold a Texas Special Education certification, bring classroom experience with significant needs, and demonstrate effective communication and organizational