2025-2026 Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

La Porte Isd; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

La Porte Isd is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at La Porte Elementary. This role involves creating learning activities tailored to developmental needs, collaborating with staff, and ensuring systematic growth for students. The position offers a competitive salary, additional stipends for higher degrees, and includes contributions toward health insurance, providing comprehensive support for educators.

Benefits

Health insurance contributions

$1,000 Master's Degree addenda

$1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda

$3,000 Stipend for ECSE Teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Valid teaching certificates required.
• Passing content exams necessary for ACP candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons targeting the academic and social needs of students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers for behavioral access.
• Provide direct instruction for self-discipline and transitioning.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Instructional Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Teacher's Certificate - Elementary Core (EC-6)

Texas Teacher's Certificate - Special Education (EC-12)

Job description

Position: 2025-2026 Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher

Campus:La Porte Elementary

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher's Certificate - Elementary Core (EC-6) and Special Education (EC-12)
• Alternative Certification Program applicants must have passed content exam(s) and hold an SOE to be eligible for employment

Job Description:

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities, structureand experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth
• Prepare lessons that reflect strategies designed specifically for the academic, social and behavioral needs of students
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers toadjust behavioral approachesas needed for students to access the curriculum
• Provide direct instruction to support self-discipline and transition to the general education classroom with support from theECSE teacher or paraprofessional
• Maintain open communication with campus administrators and district special programs staff
• Other duties required by campus/district supervisors reflective of district policies and procedures

Salary:

• $61,000 for beginning teacher with "0" years experience.
• $1,000 Master's Degree addenda
• Additional $1,000 Doctorate Degree addenda
• $3,000 Stipend -ECSE Teacher

Pay Grade: Certified Instructional,10 Duty Months

Other Information:

Please apply online, attaching your resume and letter of interest. Three references must be received and must include your current building principal.

ACP Candidates must attach a Statement of Eligibility (SOE).

The District contributes $400/month to the cost of employee-only health insurance, which is $175/month greater than the state required amount of $225/month.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress