Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy

• $91K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Texas Department of Education Teaching Certificate
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's in special education (preferred)
  • 2-5 years experience with students having learning/social-emotional needs (preferred)
  • Experience with curriculum and behavior interventions (preferred)
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills (preferred)
  • Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP pro) (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop lesson plans with accommodations for IEP goals
  • Adapt general education curriculum for individual student needs
  • Implement and manage classroom PBIS program
  • Supervise and direct paraprofessionals in the classroom
  • Attend and lead IEP meetings, maintaining compliant documentation
  • Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
  • Collaborate with service providers, families, and outside agencies
  • Support the use of assistive technology and communication devices

Benefits

  • Supportive, mission-driven environment
  • Opportunity for instructional leadership
  • Collaboration with families and staff
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Hands-on teaching experience
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Special Education Teacher

Pay Range:

$44 - $50 per hour

Job Description:

Full-Time | Odessa, TX | TX Teaching Certification |

About the Role

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do
  • Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
  • Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
  • Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
  • Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
  • Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
  • Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
  • Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
  • Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices


What We're Looking For

Required:
  • Texas Department of Education Teaching Certificate
  • Bachelor's degree

Preferred:
  • Master's in special education
  • 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
  • Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP pro)


This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

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