**Relocate to Austin, TX. Relocation packages provided**
Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our client’s Austin, TX campus.
Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a valid Texas teaching certificate and Special Education certification.
**This position offers competitive compensation based on the 2025–2026 Teacher Compensation Scale, with pay increasing based on years of experience and education level.**
About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic, tuition-free public charter school in Austin, Texas, serving PreK through 12th grade. Founded by parents seeking a more personalized education experience, the school is known for its inclusive community, small class sizes, and culture of innovation. With a strong commitment to professional growth and educational excellence, our client fosters an environment where educators feel empowered and supported.
Job Description
Our client is seeking a dedicated SPED Special Education Teacher – Essential Academics (Middle School) to support students with diverse learning needs in a self-contained classroom setting. This position involves developing IEPs, adapting curriculum, and collaborating with a team to ensure academic success.
- Deliver individualized and small-group instruction to students with special needs
- Develop and implement IEPs and behavioral intervention plans
- Modify and adapt curriculum to meet various learning styles
- Work collaboratively with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and service providers
- Manage student behavior and maintain a structured classroom environment
- Use data to drive instruction and assess student progress
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians on student performance
- Participate in ARD meetings and collaborate on student goals
- Use educational technology and tools to enhance learning
- Fulfill all professional and administrative responsibilities, including documentation and compliance tasks
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- SPED Special Education certification (required)
- ESL certification (preferred)
- Strong understanding of IEP development and instructional modifications
- Demonstrated competency in core academic subject areas
- Passion for inclusive education and commitment to student success
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a supportive, student-focused team with small class sizes
- Average class size is 18 (max 20); year-round schedule with June and additional breaks off
- Experience strong pay, great benefits, and professional development opportunities
- Work at a campus that values innovation, autonomy, and teacher input
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays
- Be part of a mission-driven school making a direct impact on the community
