Functional Academics Special Education Teacher | Full-Time

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics | Texas
Starting at $45.00 per hour

Make Learning Meaningful. Build Skills for Everyday Life.

Reading a schedule, following written directions, or using math to solve an everyday problem can help a student participate with greater confidence. At Candor Consulting & Diagnostics, your teaching connects academic learning with meaningful, practical skills.

We’re hiring a full-time Functional Academics Special Education Teacher to help students strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and develop greater independence. Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and understands that your life outside work matters, too.

Why Join Candor?

You invest your time and talent in helping students succeed. Here’s how we invest in you:

• Competitive hourly pay: Starting at $45.00 per hour, with compensation for every minute you work.

• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible employees.

• Support for your future: A 401(k) plan with matching contributions for eligible employees.

• Professional growth: Mentorship opportunities and professional development reimbursement to help you strengthen your skills and advance your practice.

• Referral rewards: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses when you help us connect with talented professionals.

• A supportive team: Be part of a community of educators who value collaboration, student success, and the expertise you bring.

How You’ll Make an Impact

You’ll provide individualized instruction that helps students apply what they learn in the classroom and throughout their daily routines. You will:

• Connect academics to everyday life. Teach reading, writing, and math through practical, meaningful activities while supporting each student’s access to the curriculum.

• Individualize instruction. Adapt lessons, materials, and teaching strategies to each student’s strengths, learning needs, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, including required accommodations and modifications.

• Build skills for independence. Support communication, organization, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and everyday routines based on individual goals and in collaboration with related service providers.

• Create a supportive classroom. Use predictable routines, visual supports, accessible materials, and positive behavior strategies to help students participate successfully.

• Track progress and adjust instruction. Collect academic and functional skill data, maintain accurate records, and use progress monitoring to guide instructional decisions.

• Partner with families and school teams. Help develop and review IEPs, participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, and coordinate with families, teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.

What You’ll Bring

• A 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 functional academics, adapted curriculum, IEP implementation, and positive behavior supports.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• A patient, adaptable approach that recognizes each student’s strengths and individual learning needs.

• Experience teaching functional academics or using adapted curricula to support students with disabilities is preferred.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Bring your creativity and teaching expertise to a full-time role where practical learning helps students gain confidence and independence. We’d love to learn about your experience and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.

Apply today to join Candor Consulting & Diagnostics.

Call: (254) 613-2458
Email: joinus@candordiag.com
Visit: candordiag.com

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