Special Education Teacher - Special Programs - Autism

Idaho Falls School District 91; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Falls School District 91 is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Autism) to join the district's Special Programs team. The role requires an Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate and the ability to implement IEPs and collaborate with staff, families, and the community.

Position entails delivering specialized instruction, managing behavior, and maintaining accurate Medicaid billing data as needed. Immediate availability is requested, with a focus on maximizing student achievement and providing

Qualifications

• Valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate endorsed for the appropriate levels and areas.
• Highly qualified to teach special education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transfer students with equipment.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEP goals and instructional plans.
• Maintain compliance files per federal, state and local procedures.
• Design learning activities aligned with IEP goals.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• Communicate student progress with families and staff.
• Learn and apply applicable special education laws and procedures.
• Monitor student progress toward instructional goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Special education

Communication

Physical safety awareness

Education

Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Special Programs - Autism JobID: 7161

• Position Type: Special Education - Certified
• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location: To be determined
• Date Available: Immediately
• Closing Date: 11/27/26 or until filled

I. TITLE

Special Education Teachers (Autism)

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Idaho Exceptional Child Certificate endorsed for the appropriate levels and areas.
• Highly qualified to teach special education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transfer students weighing up to 200 pounds with the assistance of appropriate equipment.
• Ability to work with students, staff, parents, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

III. REPORTS TO

Building Administrator

IV. JOB GOALS

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To assist students with disabilities, which meet federal and state criteria for placement in special education, in achieving individualized and general education curriculum goals and objectives as determined by the IEP.

V. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Displays content knowledge and makes connection between content and other parts of the discipline.
• Reflects understanding of current research and best pedagogical practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of special education laws and procedures.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Maintains student compliance files in accordance with federal, state and local procedures.
• Displays thorough understanding of typical developmental characteristics of age group as well as exceptions to general patterns.
• Displays solid understanding of the different approaches to learning that different students display.
• Develops instructional goals that adequately reflect identified individual student needs as determined by evaluation or assessment.
• Uses assessment results to plan for individual and group instruction.
• Displays knowledge of resources and knows how to gain access to enhance student learning.
• Designs learning activities, which are suitable to students' IEP goals.
• Interacts with students in a polite, caring and respectful manner.
• Conveys genuine enthusiasm for subject and students.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• Responds to student misbehavior appropriately and successfully.
• Demonstrates clear and accurate oral and written communication.
• Engages students in learning.
• Persists in seeking instructional approaches for students who have difficulty learning.
• Makes accurate assessments of instructional effectiveness.
• Monitors student progress toward achievement of instructional goals.
• Communicates with students and parents about student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains and submits data for Medicaid billing as requested.
• Moves, lifts and positions students as required.
• Seeks out opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

VI. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher and the Idaho Code of Ethics.

VII. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the District and budget constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will be in accordance with the placement in the Collective Bargaining Agreement commensurate with years of experience and education.

VIII. EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of board policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.