Special Education Teacher: IEP-Driven Student Advocate

IDEA Public Schools; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision plans

403(b) plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs in Texas. You will develop IEPs, deliver targeted instruction in reading, writing, and math, and collaborate with families to ensure student progress and transition planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Special Education certificate, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in a SPED classroom. The role offers competitive salary, stipends, and comprehensive benefits at our districts

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 to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

Skills

IEP development

Classroom management

Adapt instructional strategies

Family engagement

Curriculum knowledge

Strong communication

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Special Education Certification

Experience in SPED classroom

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs in Texas. You will develop IEPs, deliver targeted instruction in reading, writing, and math, and collaborate with families to ensure student progress and transition planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Special Education certificate, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in a SPED classroom. The role offers competitive salary, stipends, and comprehensive benefits at our districts