Special Education Certified Teacher

Autism Treatment Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

The Autism Treatment Center in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education Certified Teacher to provide individualized and small-group instruction to children with autism while developing educational programming that supports each learner's unique needs.

The teacher will collaborate with behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to implement IEPs and treatment plans, supervise teacher assistants, monitor progress, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Current Texas Certification in Special Education and General Education.
• Valid Driver’s License; experience with autism spectrum disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction aligned with educational goals.
• Develop lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate educational and behavioral strategies.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist in supervision of Teacher's Assistants and participate in IEP/IHP/ISP planning.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding progress and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with state standards and organizational policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Texas Certification in Special Education

Texas Certification in General Education

Driver’s License

Job description

Description

The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Certified Teacher to join our team.

The Certified Teacher will provide individualized and small-group instruction to children with autism, develop educational programming that supports each learner's unique needs, and collaborate with behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to help students achieve their educational and developmental goals. Develop, assist, and supervise Teacher's Assistants in the development of IEP, IHP, IDT, ISP, and treatment plans for autistic children. Provide daily training to teach consumers to attain and maintain the skills necessary to achieve maximum functional independence and academic success. Support and promote the rights of consumers and function effectively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Hours

Full-time

Monday-Friday

8 am - 4:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch)

Year-round

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned with each student's educational goals.
• Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate educational and behavioral strategies into daily programming.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational documentation.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to inform instructional planning.
• Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and educational recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff training, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state educational standards and organizational policies.
• Assist in the supervision of Teacher's Assistants.
• Assist with student behaviors using agency-approved SAMA techniques.
• Follow instructions provided by the supervisor (Educational Coordinator/CT).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Current Texas Certification in both Special Education and General Education.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, individualized education planning, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality services to children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional teaching certification in an additional subject
• Experience working in interdisciplinary clinical or therapeutic settings.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience developing individualized educational goals and progress monitoring systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K plan
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families