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Special Education Teacher- Elementary Self-Contained - Immediate Starts
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What they do
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.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Melissa, TX 75454Date Posted:
09/02/2026Category:
Education K12Education:
Bachelor's Degree With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. Our Clients are seeking Elementary Self- Contained Special Education Teachers for Melissa, TX area and multiple neighboring campuses for the current 2026-2027 school year.CLIENT HOURS/COMPENSATION M-F 7
30am-4:30pm $48.+ hourly Depending on qualifications and experienceSUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
The Special Education Teachers will work in self contained classrooms with elementary level students. The essential functions of these positions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:- Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
- Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students.
- Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified and materials adapted as necessary.
- Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student's needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice.
- Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements.
- Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized.
- Maintain contact and communications with parents of special education students and work with them in the academic development of the student and to meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP; participate in parent teacher conferences.
- Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred Valid Texas teaching certificate for subject and level assigned preferred Enrollment in alternative certification program preferred (if not already certified) PreK, ESL, & Special Education positions require certificationTeaching:
1 yearSpecial Education:
1 yearLicense/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Required) Special Education Certification (Required)DTG'S ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
- Compensated weekly.
- Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
- Ability to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.