Special Education Teacher

Imagine Lone Star International Academy; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagine Lone Star International Academy in Plano, TX is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to design and implement IEPs aligned with IB PYP and state standards.

You will differentiate instruction, provide targeted academic and behavioral support, and adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs while collaborating with general educators, families, and support staff to monitor progress and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• IEP development and implementation knowledge.
• Experience in special education; middle school preferred.
• Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments aligned with IB PYP principles.
• Data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and behavior support strategies.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and multilingual learners.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools to support instruction.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
• Adapt instructional materials for varied learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families.
• Monitor student progress and maintain required documentation.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings.
• Assess student performance and maintain safe, inclusive classrooms.
• Engage in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Texas teaching certification in Special Education or eligibility

Job description

Company Description Imagine Lone Star International Academy (ILSIA) is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in a public, tuition-free charter school setting funded by the state of Texas. The school provides an innovative, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, language acquisition, and intercultural competence. Since opening in 2017, ILSIA has served the north Texas area with a close-knit, supportive learning community. Educators at ILSIA collaborate to deliver high-quality, globally minded education while supporting diverse learners. The school values inclusive practices and continuous professional growth for staff.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Special Education Teacher role located in Plano, TX. The Special Education Teacher will design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for learners with disabilities, aligning instruction with IB PYP and state standards. Daily responsibilities include differentiating instruction, providing targeted academic and behavioral support, and adapting materials to meet varied learning needs. The teacher will collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families to monitor student progress, maintain required documentation, and participate in ARD/IEP meetings. Additional duties include assessing student performance, maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment, and engaging in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of disabilities and special education practices, including IEP development and implementation.
• Demonstrated teaching skills with experience in special education settings; middle school experience is preferred.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments aligned with IB PYP principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; valid Texas teaching certification in Special Education or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience with data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and behavior support strategies.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and supporting multilingual and multicultural learners.
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools to support instruction and documentation.