Special Education Teacher: Autism

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics • Duncanville, TX

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About The Position

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher in Texas to support students with autism through individualized instruction, classroom supports, and collaboration with families and school teams. The teacher will help students access learning, communicate their needs, participate meaningfully in school, and build academic, social, communication, and independent-living skills. The role includes adapting instruction to each student’s strengths, needs, and IEP goals; creating a supportive classroom environment; implementing positive behavior strategies and applicable behavior intervention plans; tracking progress; and participating in IEP development and ARD meetings. The position offers starting pay of $45.00 per hour, with compensation for every minute worked.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas special education teaching certification, with any additional qualifications required for the assignment.
• Knowledge of individualized instruction, IEP implementation, visual supports, and positive behavior strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Patient and adaptable approach that recognizes each student’s strengths and individual support needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or supporting students with autism.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons, materials, and teaching strategies to students’ strengths, learning needs, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
• Use predictable routines, visual supports, and appropriate accommodations to help students navigate the classroom.
• Support academic learning, communication, social participation, and independence in accordance with individual goals and in collaboration with related service providers.
• Use positive behavior strategies and implement individualized behavior intervention plans when applicable, in collaboration with the educational team.
• Maintain accurate records, collect student data, and use progress monitoring to guide instructional decisions.
• Help develop and review IEPs and participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Coordinate with families, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions for eligible employees.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses of up to $1,000.
• Compensation for every minute worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time