Special Education Teacher: Drive IEPs & Student Growth

IDEA Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Health benefits

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs. You will develop IEPs, adapt lessons, and collaborate with families and staff to maximize student outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assessing progress, maintaining gradebooks, and providing after‑school tutoring when required. A strong commitment to equity and high expectations for all learners is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math.
• Collect and analyze student data to maximize achievement.
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.

Skills

IEP development

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas state certification in Special Education

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs. You will develop IEPs, adapt lessons, and collaborate with families and staff to maximize student outcomes.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, assessing progress, maintaining gradebooks, and providing after‑school tutoring when required. A strong commitment to equity and high expectations for all learners is essential.