Special Education Teacher - IEP & ARD Champion

Responsive Education Solutions; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ResponsiveEd is seeking a Special Education teacher to support high-need students and families. The role collaborates with parents, general education staff, and administrators to develop individualized education plans and ensure SPED compliance.

You will partner on ARD meetings, student testing, and transition services while maintaining strong communication with caregivers and campus leadership. The position emphasizes teamwork, ongoing assessments, and adherence to federal, state, and district

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and a Texas SPED teaching certificate.
• Candidate should have knowledge of federal and state SPED laws and building IEPs.
• Experience with ARD meetings and transition planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus administration to support child find efforts and timelines.
• Schedule ARD meetings to determine appropriate placement and IEP development.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Schedule evaluations and ensure timelines are met.
• Collaborate with general education staff to provide SPED accommodations.
• Ensure IEPs are properly written and implemented.
• Monitor student progress and adjust services accordingly.
• Prepare and send IEP Report Cards parallel to general reports.
• Plan resources to support general education goals for SPED students.
• Ensure compliance with state assessments and alternate assessments.
• Assist with Response to Intervention processes.
• Develop transition services as ARD dictates.
• Serve as campus SPED resource trainer for staff.
• Maintain alignment with district SPED policies and guidelines.
• Communicate with parents and staff to support student needs.

Skills

Passion for students

Patience with students

Special education law

IEP process

ARD process

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Report generation

Policy interpretation

Time management

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Transition planning

Team training

Parent engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Texas teaching certificate (Special Education)

Additional certification may be required

Tools

IEP software

ARD documentation tools

Job description

ResponsiveEd is seeking a Special Education teacher to support high-need students and families. The role collaborates with parents, general education staff, and administrators to develop individualized education plans and ensure SPED compliance.

You will partner on ARD meetings, student testing, and transition services while maintaining strong communication with caregivers and campus leadership. The position emphasizes teamwork, ongoing assessments, and adherence to federal, state, and district