Certified Teacher

About the role

The Certified Teacher will provide individualized and small-group instruction to children with autism, develop educational programming that supports each learner's unique needs, and collaborate with various professionals to help students achieve their educational and developmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned with each student's educational goals.
• Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to integrate educational and behavioral strategies into daily programming.
• Maintain accurate educational documentation and monitor student progress.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to inform instructional planning.
• Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student progress and educational recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff training, and professional development activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state educational standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Current Texas Certification in both Special Education and General Education.
• A current valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, individualized education planning, and positive behavior support strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality services to children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special Education certification.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary clinical or therapeutic settings.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience developing individualized educational goals and progress monitoring systems.