Special Education Teacher

PSAT Academy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PSAT Academy is seeking a full-time, on-site Special Education Teacher in Houston, TX. The role requires implementing IEPs, differentiating instruction, and delivering both small-group and 1:1 instruction to students with diverse needs.

You will assess progress, collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, and families, and maintain thorough documentation. The position emphasizes inclusion, social-emotional growth, and academic success across learning activities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to monitor IEPs, differentiate instruction, track progress, and adjust plans based on data.
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills, with restorative practices.
• Comfort with digital learning platforms and educational technology that support accessibility and synchronous instruction.
• Effective communication and collaboration with students, families, multidisciplinary teams, and school leadership.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or related field; teaching certification or eligibility preferred.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with diverse disabilities (learning differences, autism, emotional/behavioral needs) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapt curriculum for diverse learners.
• Deliver instruction in small groups and 1:1 settings and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regular communication with families.
• Support behavior management plans and integrate accommodations for online and in-person learning.
• Contribute to school-wide inclusion, social-emotional growth, and academic success initiatives.

Skills

IEP monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven adjustments

Classroom management

Behavior support

Educational technology

Accessibility & online instruction

Collaboration with families

Knowledge of SPED laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Certification eligibility for Special Education

Job description

Company Description PSAT Academy is an innovative private school that blends rigorous, comprehensive online synchronous learning with rich in-person extracurricular activities and career-focused training. The school’s flexible model is designed to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining high academic standards. PSAT Academy emphasizes imagination, creativity, and abstract thinking as core components of student development. Team members collaborate to create engaging, supportive learning environments that prepare youth for both academic success and future career pathways.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Special Education Teacher role based in Houston, TX. The Special Education Teacher will implement individualized education plans (IEPs), adapt curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, and deliver instruction in both small-group and one-on-one settings. Responsibilities include ongoing assessment of student progress, collaboration with general education teachers, counselors, and support staff, and regular communication with families and caregivers. The teacher will maintain accurate documentation, support behavior management plans, and integrate appropriate accommodations and modifications into online and in-person learning activities. The role also involves contributing to school-wide initiatives that foster inclusion, social-emotional growth, and academic success for students with exceptionalities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to monitor IEPs, including differentiated instruction, progress tracking, and data-driven adjustments.
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills, with experience using positive behavior interventions and restorative practices.
• Comfort with digital learning platforms and educational technology, including tools that support accessibility and synchronous online instruction.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with students, families, multidisciplinary teams, and school leadership.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the state and federal levels.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or a related field; relevant teaching certification or eligibility for certification in Special Education preferred.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with a range of disabilities (e.g., learning differences, autism spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioral needs) is highly beneficial.