Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool 2026-2027

Harlingen CISD; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen CISD in Harlingen, TX seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher to join a pool for 2026-2027. Provide learning activities tailored to students' intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Develop or modify curricula, prepare lessons, and collaborate in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacities to support diverse learners. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas Special Education certificate or ACP eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas Teacher certificate in Special Education/content certificate for certain assignments or eligible for employment through an Alternative Certification Program (ACP).
• Eligible ACP candidates must also meet ACP requirements and pass TExES examination(s) required for this position.
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Skills

IEP process

Curriculum knowledge

Special education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education certificate

ACP eligibility

TExES required

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool 2026-2027 JobID: 2494

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026
• Location: HCISD (High-Needs School)

Job Pool for all individuals interested in applying for Elementary Special Education Teaching positions. Principals will screen applications at this job posting, as well as other job postings, when vacancies develop at their campuses.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher certificate in Special Education/content certificate for certain assignments or eligible for employment through an Alternative Certification Program (ACP).
• Eligible ACP candidates must also meet ACP requirements and pass TExES examination(s) required for this position.
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee
• Process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

CALENDAR:

187 work days

SALARY:

Teacher Salary