Bilingual SPED Teacher: SDI & Inclusion Champion

HEARNE ELEMENTARY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearne Elementary in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Teacher - Special Education (SPED) - Bilingual to join our inclusive classroom. The role requires Texas SBEC certification, ESL certification, collaboration with general education teachers, and SDI aligned with IEPs; responsibilities include planning, progress reporting, and maintaining compliant records.

This 187-day schedule pays a minimum of $67,100 per year and offers the opportunity to support diverse learners while meeting state

Qualifications

• Texas SBEC certification as required by SBEC standards.
• ESL certification: preferred or must be obtained within 2 years for hires since 2010-11.
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide SDI in inclusive classrooms.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents and students per guidelines.
• Document IEP development, progress, and related reports.
• Comply with state and district policies and privacy regulations.
• Provide timely documentation of SHARS billable services.

Skills

SPED expertise

Bilingual instruction

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

SDI knowledge

Recordkeeping

Digital tools

Education

Texas SBEC certification

ESL certification (required within 2 years)

NCLB Highly Qualified criteria

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Hearne Elementary in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Teacher - Special Education (SPED) - Bilingual to join our inclusive classroom. The role requires Texas SBEC certification, ESL certification, collaboration with general education teachers, and SDI aligned with IEPs; responsibilities include planning, progress reporting, and maintaining compliant records.

This 187-day schedule pays a minimum of $67,100 per year and offers the opportunity to support diverse learners while meeting state