Special Education Teacher - MTA Trained

Point Quest Group

$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 working with students with learning/social-emotional needs (preferred)
  • Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals
  • Adapt general education curriculum to individual student needs
  • Implement and manage PBIS program for behavior tracking
  • Supervise and direct classroom paraprofessionals
  • Attend and lead IEP meetings and maintain documentation
  • Conduct assessments and track student progress
  • Collaborate with service providers, families, and agencies
  • Support assistive technology and augmentative communication implementation

Benefits

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for instructional leadership
  • Professional collaboration with families and staff
  • Focus on student academic and social growth
  • Potential for professional development in special education practices
Full Job Description
$44-$50/hr.+ | Full-Time | Dallas, TX | TX Teaching Certification | Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) trained

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.

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