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.
2026-2027 School Year 187 Work Days | Service Calendar #10 Special Education certification is required. This position is eligible for up to $6,000 for Special Education Teacher & Self-Contained Classroom stipends.
Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements or required training for the subject and level assigned.
Important Note:
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Consideration Teachers are encouraged to review how a change in campus or assignment may affect their eligibility or compensation under the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) prior to applying for a position. Please seek guidance and review all available information before proceeding. Round Rock ISD does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. In accordance with Title IX, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The prohibition against discrimination extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. The District designates and authorizes the following employee as the Title IX coordinator for employees to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment: Farid Razavi, Director, Access and Opportunity, 1311 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, Texas, 78681, farid_razavi@roundrockisd.org, 512-464-5298.
