Houston, Texas30+ days ago
These teams prioritize high-quality IEP practices, individualized instruction, and school cultures where teachers are supported, respected, and empowered.
What You’ll Do
- Lead specialized instruction for students with diverse and intensive learning needs
- Build structured, predictable, and joyful classroom environments
- Collaborate with general education teachers, behavior teams, and paraprofessionals
- Use data to drive progress toward IEP goals and ensure truly individualized supports
Special Education Roles We’re Filling
- Low-Incidence Special Education Teachers (Elementary, Middle & High School)
- High-Incidence Special Education Teachers
- Content Specialists (Math + ELA) supporting Special Education teams
Requirements
- Texas teaching certification (Special Education EC–12 or appropriate SPED certification)
- Houston area residency
- Background check clearance
Compensation
$60,000–$80,000, depending on experience and education (direct hire with school partner).
Urgently Hiring: Special Education Teacher
Houston | 2026–2027 | Full Time (On-Site)| $60,000-$80,000
We’re urgently hiring Special Education Teachers across Houston to support some of the region’s most inclusive, student-centered public charter schools.
Etoile teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to drive effective educational programming decisions. The Special Education teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest need students and their families.
p>6 -12 Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 SY JobID: 1262 Position Type: Certified Instructional - Teacher Date Posted: 3/16/2026 Location: Houston College Prep Academy 6-12 Date Available: Until Filled Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION TITLE: Teacher FLSA EXEMPITION STATUS: Full Time/Exempt POSITION LOCATION: Districtwide WORK SCHEDULE: 195 Days SALARY RANGE: $65,300 - $78,470 Bilingual Certified Teacher Stipend: $5,000 PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. + Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters. As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas-founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018-we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed.
League City, TX30+ days ago
Follow all DISD operating guidelines that are relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, Case Manager Duties, IEP Access and Implementation, Accessible Instructional Materials, Discipline, FERPA, IEP Goals and Objectives, Student Records, Modification/Accommodation/Specially Designed Instruction, and Documentation of Special Education. Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies/behavioral and prosocial strategies incorporating activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the needs of students assigned, according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Special Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation General knowledge of curriculum and instruction. • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Follow all DISD operating guidelines that are relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, Case Manager Duties, IEP Access, and Implementation, Accessible Instructional Materials, Extended School Year Services, Discipline, FERPA, IEP Goals and Objectives, 10 Critical Components, CBI, Student Records, Documentation of Special Education, Modification/Accommodation/Specially Designed Instruction. Specific knowledge of specialized instructional techniques such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), early childhood development, positive behavior support, transition and development of functional vocational plans, etc, as applicable to the students assigned to promote student growth and development.
p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Collaborate with general and special education teachers, school administrators, and parents to provide educational support for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with teachers and assistant principals in designing effective behavioral interventions for students experiencing behavioral difficulties.