A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Teacher, Special Education (Co-Teacher)-MS (2026-2027 School Year) Spring Independent School District
CLAUGHTON MS
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Spring ISD Job Details Job ID:
5584551
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Apr 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Days per
Year:
187
Min:
$62,750 (Based on 2025-2026 Pay Scale)
JOB TITLE
Special Education Co-Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
REPORTS TO
Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS
Exempt
PAY GRADE
Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Special Education Co-Teacher is responsible for the instruction of eligible handicapped students as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee within the special education program and curriculum guidelines. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Preferred:
Minimum of one-year student teaching and approved internship
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/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
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Implement instructional program. Utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities. Correlates IEP with regular education curriculum guides. Requisitions materials, equipment and supplies needed for implementation. Serve as a member of the ARD/IEP Committee. Administer criterion-referenced testing and recommends appropriate goals and objectives based on results. Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee. Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for students included in the general education classroom. Establish new objectives based on the findings of the appraisal team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD committee. Redesign curriculum to suit new objectives. Suggest and provide alternative teaching methods. Serve as a co-teacher or in class support for a specific subject area as appropriate. Assess relation between student performance and disabling condition. Provide remedial or tutorial assistance to students. Utilize the special education staff and coordinate input to meet the needs of each special education child. Request and coordinate the available special services of the District as needed. Establish frequent communication and cooperation with the student's family to facilitate the environmental changes necessary to premeditate learning and/or behavioral changes. Maintain confidential records of assigned students and complete end-of-year reports and other evaluations. Fulfill the campus duties as assigned to other teacher's subjects only to the program needs of the special education child. Compile with the position description of the regular classroom teacher as applies to special education students in co-teach or in-class support situations. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information - Spring ISD Careers 16717 Ella Blvd Houston, Texas 77090-4213
Phone:
(281) 891-6000
Email:
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