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.
ol>Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work.
Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents.
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.
Special Education Teachers create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction; establishes effective rapport with students; may modify general education curriculum to meet students' needs with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
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.
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.
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.