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.
p>As a Special Education Teacher, you will provide individualized instruction and collaborate with school teams to support students with a variety of learning needs. At TX-STAR Speech Language Services, we partner with school districts across Texas to support students with diverse learning needs.
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.
p>Job Title:Special Education/General Education Teacher - HomeboundReports To:Director of Special EducationClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:188Salary:See Compensation Plan for New Hire Guide for TeachersContract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:2/4/2026Primary Purpose:Responsible for the instructional program and guidance of students identified as needing homebound/hospital services. Communication:
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents and school personnel concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students.
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.
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.
ul style="margin:0pt;padding-left:0pt">Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. This means that based on our teacher salary scale and TIA designation payouts, a TIA designated teacher could earn the following:
- 1 year of experience: $91,800.