Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool 2026-2027

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is looking for an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves providing special education students with appropriate learning activities tailored to their needs. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas Teacher certificate in Special Education. The position requires knowledge of special needs education and curriculum development. This is a full-time teaching role with a calendar of 187 workdays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas Teacher certificate in Special Education or eligible for Alternative Certification Program (ACP).
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned.
• Ability to develop/modify curricula and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons based on ability levels.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacities.
• Participate in ARD meetings and implement IEP goals with fidelity.

Skills

Knowledge of special needs of students

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Valid Texas Teacher certificate in Special Education

TExES exam eligibility

Competency in subject area

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. Applicants can apply here for current and/or anticipated vacancies. 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

Apply here and continue to monitor our website. You are welcome to apply for other vacancies that you qualify for, including vacancies that may be posted for individual campuses. Thank you for showing an interest in our district.

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