Elementary Special Education Teacher, Life Skills (ICAP) $5,000 Stipend

Leander Independent School District; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

Leander Independent School District in Leander, TX, seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for Life Skills (ICAP-C). Students with intensive communication and behavioral needs are served in a highly structured classroom with a low staff-to-student ratio.

This role offers a $5,000 sign-on stipend after 30 days, and the 187-day work year aligns with LISD's school calendar. The ICAP-C program emphasizes communication and behavior development through hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate Texas Special Education certification.
• Experience with ICAP-C or similar life skills program is preferred.
• Work 187 days per year under the Teacher Salary Scale.

Job description

2026/27 Elementary Special Education Teacher, Life Skills (ICAP) $5,000 Stipend JobID: 10876

• Position Type: 01 - Special Education Teacher (Sign-On Bonus)
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Date Available: 11/30/2026

Salary Range: Full/Part-Time: Work Days/Year:

Teacher Salary Scale + Stipend Exempt 187 days

Notes:

**To receive the sign-on incentive, 30 days of work must be completed. The incentive payout will occur with the regular paycheck in the month following the month in which the 30-day milestone is achieved (i.e. if the 30th day of work falls in the month of October, the incentive would be paid in the November paycheck). LISD employees who have separated from the district and then return are not eligible for additional sign-on incentive**

Leander ISD Special Education Information:
Individual Community Academic Program-Communication (ICAP-C)is a service designed for students who have intensive communication and behavioral needs.This classroom provides a highly structured environment with a low staff-to-student ratio where a variety of research-based methodologies are used to meet the individual needs of students. Academics and developmentally appropriate functional skills (emphasis on communication and positive behavior) are addressed through intensive, hands on learning.
For more information regarding LISD SPED acronyms and programs, please visit- https://bit.ly/2RWFO6M
The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check.A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 8:16:09 AM CST.

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