Special Education Teacher: Elevate IEPs & Student Growth

IDEA Public Schools; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health support

Dental and Vision plans

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will develop individualized plans, implement IEPs, and collaborate with families to ensure student success in reading, writing, and math.

The role emphasizes strong planning, data tracking, and cross-team communication. The position requires a Texas Special Education certification and a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities for stipends, after-school compensation, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required.
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting is strongly preferred.
• Valid Texas state certification in Special Education is 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 needs and devise teaching plans.
• Communicate students’ progress with families weekly.
• Participate in weekly meetings, after-school duties, and school-wide functions.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet student needs.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

IEP development

Assessment of student progress

Behavior management

Family engagement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education certification

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will develop individualized plans, implement IEPs, and collaborate with families to ensure student success in reading, writing, and math.

The role emphasizes strong planning, data tracking, and cross-team communication. The position requires a Texas Special Education certification and a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities for stipends, after-school compensation, and a