Co-Teacher, Special Education-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,475 - 69,025; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Co-Teacher in Special Education for elementary students for the 2026-2027 school year. The role reports to the Principal and involves implementing instructional programs, aligning IEP goals with curriculum, and supporting inclusion within the general education setting.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas SPED teaching certificate, with preferred experience in student teaching or internship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional program and adapt to diverse learners.
• Serve as ARD/IEP Committee member and help set appropriate goals.
• Collaborate with regular education staff to support inclusion and co-teaching.
• Maintain IEP alignment with general education curriculum and document progress.
• Coordinate with families and district special services as needed.

Skills

ARD & IEP process

IEP goal setting

Learning styles

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TX SPED teaching certificate

Job description

Co-Teacher, Special Education-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

Spring Independent School District REYNOLDS ES - Houston, Texas

Job Details

• Job ID: 5828885
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Days per Year: 187

Min: $62,750

JOB TITLE: Special Education Co-Teacher

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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]