Middle School Special Education Teacher (Essential Academics)

Are you looking for a rewarding Special Education teaching position in an excellent school district? Do you enjoy helping students with significant support needs develop academic, communication, functional, and independent living skills?

Spotter Staffing has partnered with a fantastic school district seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for a self-contained Essential Academics classroom. This unique position offers a four-day workweek, a small classroom setting with paraprofessional support, competitive pay, strong district support, and incredible benefits!

Qualifications for Special Education Teacher candidates include:

• Valid Texas EC–12 Special Education certification
• Appropriate Core Subjects 4–8 certification
• Experience working with students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities preferred
• Self-contained or Life Skills classroom experience preferred
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and families
• Experience supporting students with significant communication and functional needs is a plus

Hours for Special Education Teacher:

• Four days per week, with most Mondays off
• 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
• 181 contract days
• 2026–2027 School Year
• 45-minute daily preparation period

Compensation for Special Education Teacher:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Uncapped bonus potential

Special Education Teacher position details:

• Grades 6–8
• Self-contained Essential Academics classroom
• Approximately 11 students
• Two classroom paraprofessionals for additional support
• Students with a variety of academic, behavioral, communication, and functional needs
• Majority of students have Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities
• Some students utilize alternative methods of communication
• Opportunity to teach functional academics, communication, social, adaptive, and independent living skills
• District-provided CPI training
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with other teachers
• Collaborative campus and special education team
• Unique four-day-per-week school schedule

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• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision health care plans provided through Bennie Benefits
• Professional Allowance Plan (supporting continuing education, professional association membership affiliations, classroom supplies and licensure costs)
• Employee 401k Retirement plan advised by RW Baird
• Paid Time Off
• Aspire Continuing Education
• Spotter Connections w/ Clinical Experts
• Dedicated Professional Recruiter
• Easy to use timekeeping system through ADP
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