Special Education Teacher: Impactful IEPs & Autism Support

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for REACH at Hastings High School to design and implement individualized instruction for students with Autism, support independence and social participation, and collaborate with families and staff.

Responsibilities include IEP goals, progress reporting, data collection, behavior support, coordination with ARD committees, use of Google Suite and LMS, and adherence to district policies with a focus on inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Texas SBEC certification is required for employment.
• ESL certification preferred or required within two years (hiring year 2010-11 guidance).
• Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria for the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized education plans for students with autism.
• Maintains IEP goals, progress updates, and required documentation.
• Collaborates with general education staff, families, and ARD committees.
• Uses evidence‑based strategies to support behavior and academic growth.

Skills

Autism Supports

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Instructional Planning

Collaboration

Education

Texas SBEC certification

ESL Certification (preferred or within 2 years)

NCLB Highly Qualified criteria

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Alief Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for REACH at Hastings High School to design and implement individualized instruction for students with Autism, support independence and social participation, and collaborate with families and staff.

Responsibilities include IEP goals, progress reporting, data collection, behavior support, coordination with ARD committees, use of Google Suite and LMS, and adherence to district policies with a focus on inclusive practices.