Austin Area - Special Education Teacher

Greater Austin Area - Special Education Teacher Thrive Therapies Group

Address Austin, TX

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid state special education teaching certification or licensure
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and evidence-based instructional strategies for students with disabilities

As a Thrive Special Education Teacher you will design and deliver specialized instruction to students K–12 with disabilities. You will manage IEP development and implementation, collaborate with related services providers, communicate with families, and serve as an anchor member of the multidisciplinary team supporting your students. You are a full member of the community.

Serve as the IEP case manager for an assigned caseload of students with disabilities — coordinating evaluation timelines, annual reviews, amendment meetings, and progress reporting in compliance with IDEA and state requirements

Develop individualized IEP goals that are measurable, standards-aligned, and meaningful to each student’s educational participation and post-secondary trajectory

Write IEP present levels, goals, accommodations, and services sections with clinical and legal precision; ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and complete

Coordinate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and mental health clinicians to align related services goals with classroom instruction

Facilitate IEP meetings with families, general education teachers, administrators, and related services providers in a collaborative, family-centered way

Design and deliver differentiated, evidence-based instruction aligned to each student’s IEP goals and grade-level standards across academic, functional, and communication domains

Implement a range of instructional approaches — including explicit instruction, systematic phonics, structured literacy, task analysis, visual supports, and modified curricula — matched to each student’s disability profile

Provide instruction across service delivery models: resource room pull-out, co-teaching in general education, self-contained classrooms, and community-based instruction as appropriate

Monitor student progress toward IEP goals through systematic data collection; use data to adjust instruction in a timely and documented manner

Develop and implement accommodation and modification plans that allow students to access the general education curriculum

Establish and maintain a structured, positive, and predictable classroom environment that supports student regulation, engagement, and independence

Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) developed by BCBAs with fidelity; collect required behavioral data and communicate patterns to the behavior team

Apply trauma-informed, positive behavior support approaches that prioritize teaching replacement behaviors and building student self-regulation skills

Supervise and direct paraprofessionals and instructional aides assigned to your classroom, providing clear direction and performance feedback

Partner with general education teachers on co-teaching, inclusion support, and co-planning for students in the general education setting

Communicate regularly with families about student progress, IEP implementation, and upcoming team decisions in a way that is warm, jargon-free, and culturally responsive

Coordinate with school administrators on scheduling, caseload management, eligibility decisions, and placement recommendations

Collaborate with transition specialists and outside agencies for students approaching post-secondary transition

Participate in building-level professional learning communities, PBIS teams, and RTI/MTSS problem-solving processes

Develop Transition Plans for students age 14 and older (or per state requirement) that are individualized, outcome-oriented, and coordinated with community agencies and post-secondary institutions

Facilitate student-led IEP meetings and self-advocacy skill development as part of the transition process

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