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.
Special Education Teacher - Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS) Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023. JobID: 7705 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District.
p>Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (CUBS) Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (CUBS) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (CUBS) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7761 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District.
To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants. Expertise in data collection systems to develop instructional and behavioral strengths, needs, and goals for specially designed instruction as well as progress monitoring.
p>Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Lifeskills Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Job Title:Special Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE)Reports To:Building PrincipalClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:188Salary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:11/15/2023Primary Purpose:Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services. Communication:
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
p>Special Education Teacher - Resource (Bilingual) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7707 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Resource Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023.
p>Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Lifeskills Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>JobID: 7717Position Type: Certified Professional/Professional (Non-Campus)Date Posted: 1/12/2026Location: Anticipated VacanciesAdditional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Special Education Teacher - Vision - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7708 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Job Title:Special Education Teacher STEPS Program TeacherReports To: Building PrincipalClassification: ProfessionalWage/Hour Status: ExemptDays: 188Salary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised: 12/4/2019Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services, who have behavioral, social, and/or executive functioning needs in the mainstream setting. Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of effective social behavioral practices for students with disabilities (including Autism, ADHD, Emotional Disabilities) in mainstream settings.
p>Job Title:Special Education Teacher - Autism - Positive Behavior, Academics, Communication and Engagement (PACE)Reports To: Building PrincipalClassification: ProfessionalWage/Hour Status: ExemptDays: 188Salary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised: 1/15/2026Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified with Autism or related disorders who require instructional accommodations and modifications as well as behavioral and communication strategies to make progress on the general education curriculum. Special Education Teacher - Autism - Positive Behavior, Academics, Communication and Engagement (PACE) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7843.
JOB TITLE:Special Education TeacherCLASSIFICATION:ExemptREPORTS TO:PrincipalPAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Scale/ 187 Days LOCATION:Assigned CampusDATE REVISED: 1/29/2024FUNDED BY:IDEA-B Formula, IDEA-B Preschool. 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.
p>PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
li>Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization. Provide direct behavioral services to students within general education settings, and indirect support to staff working with students through coaching and training.
p>Job Title:Special Education Teacher - ResourceReports To:Director of Special EducationClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:188Salary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:11/15/2023Primary Purpose:Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services. Communication:
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
p>Special Education Teacher - Autism Intervention and Management (AIM) Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Autism Intervention and Management (AIM) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services. Special Education Teacher - Autism Intervention and Management (AIM) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7701 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District.
p>Special Education Teacher - Lifeskills - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7704 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
li>Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization. Provide direct behavioral services to students within general education settings, and indirect support to staff working with students through coaching and training.
p>Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (APPLE) Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (APPLE) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism Intervention and Management (AIM) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>Special Education Teacher - Co-Teach - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7702 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Co-Teach Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023.
p>JOB TITLE:Special Education TeacherCLASSIFICATION:ExemptREPORTS TO:PrincipalPAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Scale/ 187 Days LOCATION:Assigned CampusDATE REVISED: 1/29/2024FUNDED BY:IDEA-B Formula, IDEA-B Preschool. 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.
Job Title:Special Education Teacher Assistant Autism (APPLE)Reports To:Building PrincipalClassification:Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)Wage/Hour Status:Non-exemptDays:188Salary:See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203Contract:NoneDate Revised:11/15/2023Primary Purpose:Assist students and teachers in the special education Autism program and general education classes. Special Education Teacher Assistant - Autism (APPLE) - Memorial Middle - School Year 2026-2027 JobID: 7925.
p>Job Title:Teacher on Special Assignment - Early Childhood - Special EducationReports To:Director of Special EducationClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:188 daysSalary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:3/28/2025Primary Purpose:Responsible to support the instructional program and guidance of students needing special education services. Provide parent coordination services to facilitate the home-school connection of individual interventions (collaborate with parents on reinforcement systems, consequences, strategies, etc.).
p>Special Education Teacher Assistant - Work-Based Learning Job Coach (OJT - On the Job Training) Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - Work-Based Learning Job Coach (OJT - On the Job Training) Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. Primary Purpose: Assist high school special education students with significant disabilities in various employment settings for nonpaid training experiences (work-related training) under the close supervision of a Work-Based Learning teacher.
p>JOB TITLE:Special Education TeacherCLASSIFICATION:ExemptREPORTS TO:PrincipalPAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Scale/ 187 Days LOCATION:Assigned CampusDATE REVISED: 1/29/2024FUNDED BY:IDEA-B Formula, IDEA-B Preschool. 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.
p>Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023. Special Education Teacher Assistant - APT (Achieving Positive Transition), Students Ages 19-21 - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7753 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Special Education.
p>Special Education Teacher Assistant - Positive Approach to Student Success (PASS) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7758 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203 Contract: None Date Revised: 11/15/2023.
li>Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Primary Purpose:
The role of the special education teacher is to provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
li>Expertise in data collection systems to develop instructional and behavioral strengths, needs, and goals for specially designed instruction as well as progress monitoring. Communication:
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
p>Special Education Teacher - Autism (CUBS) Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Autism (CUBS) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing special education services. Special Education Teacher - Autism (CUBS) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7700 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District.
p>Special Education Teacher - Resource - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7706 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.
p>· Teacher of Record Duties: Serve as the primary "Teacher of Record" for an assigned caseload of students with disabilities, conducting required check-ins with students and parents (at least twice monthly) to monitor well-being, IEP goal progress, and service delivery. · Virtual Inclusion & Support: Collaborate with General Education teachers to co-plan and co-teach live online lessons, utilizing breakout rooms for small-group instruction and ensuring virtual materials are accessible (e.g., screen reader friendly, captioned).
p>Special Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE) Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for Teachers Contract: Probationary/Term Date Revised: 11/15/2023. Special Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 7699 Position Type: Certified Professional/Multi-Level GradesDate Posted: 1/12/2026 Location: Anticipated Vacancies Additional Information: Show/Hide Spring Branch Independent School District.
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.
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.
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.
li>Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.