Life Skills SPED Teacher - Self-Contained (10-Month)

YES Prep; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $5,000

Signing bonus up to $4,000

TIA eligible up to $102,800

Job summary

YES Prep in Houston is seeking a Special Education Life Skills (Self-Contained) Teacher for a 10-month position. You will develop rigorous Life Skills lessons, track student progress, and maintain detailed IEPs and communications with families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Teaching Assistants and a strong focus on data-driven outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Texas Special Education Certification and a Core Content Certification, plus 3+ years of exemplary SPED teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited four-year institution.
• Valid Texas Special Education Certification required.
• Valid Texas Core Content Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous Life Skills lessons using alternate curriculum to achieve strong student outcomes.
• Set ambitious goals with students and monitor progress with regular feedback.
• Document IEPs, progress notes, and service logs accurately.
• Communicate with parents regularly via phone, email, or district website.
• Coordinate Community-Based Instruction (CBI) and field experiences as planned.
• Lead classroom activities and supervise Teaching Assistants during lessons.

Skills

Life Skills programming

Special Education

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas Special Education Certification

Texas Core Content Certification

Job description

YES Prep in Houston is seeking a Special Education Life Skills (Self-Contained) Teacher for a 10-month position. You will develop rigorous Life Skills lessons, track student progress, and maintain detailed IEPs and communications with families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Teaching Assistants and a strong focus on data-driven outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Texas Special Education Certification and a Core Content Certification, plus 3+ years of exemplary SPED teaching.