Special Ed. Teacher *Up to $53/hr

ConnectedHealth; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

ConnectedHealth is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a 36‑week contract in or near Austin, Texas. The role offers competitive pay up to $53 per hour and requires delivering specialized instruction in the resource classroom, aligning with IEPs, and supporting students with dyslexia using Reading by Design strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a Special Education certification, a degree in education or equivalent, and at least one year of school experience.

Qualifications

• Standard educational degree or equivalent.
• Certification in Special Education; Reading by Design certification is a plus
• Minimum 1 year experience in a school setting
• Familiarity with resource classroom instruction and special education strategies
• Strong communication, organization, and adaptability skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student needs
• Background check and compliance with facility standards
• Must be able to work days, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized instruction in the resource classroom
• Incorporate Reading by Design strategies to teach dyslexia
• Collaborate with staff to develop individualized education plans
• Manage classroom activities and behavior
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Adaptability

Diverse student needs

Education

Standard education degree or equivalent

Special Education certification

Reading by Design certification (nice-to-have)

Job description

Special Ed. Teacher for a 36-week contract in or near Austin, Texas, with competitive pay up to $53 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction in the resource classroom

• Incorporate Reading by Design strategies to teach dyslexia

• Collaborate with staff to develop individualized education plans

• Manage classroom activities and behavior

• Assess student progress and adjust instruction

Qualifications:

• Standard educational degree or equivalent

• Certification in Special Education; Reading by Design certification is a plus

• Minimum 1 year experience in a school setting

• Familiarity with resource classroom instruction and special education strategies

• Strong communication, organization, and adaptability skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse student needs

• Background check and compliance with facility standards

• Must be able to work days, 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Weekly direct deposit with next-day pay features coming soon, rates 13% above market average

• Medical/dental/vision eligibility starting the first day of the month after your start date, continuing between assignments, plus disability, life insurance, and sick leave

• Coverage continues during off-seasons for educational services team members

• 401(k) with competitive match, referral and loyalty bonuses, license and CEU reimbursements

• Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly), travel/mileage reimbursements; guaranteed hours and cancellation protection; nationwide opportunities

• Reimbursed/fast-tracked licenses/certs; user-friendly portal for onboarding (avg 14 days); shifts customized; rapid interviews (38 hours typically)

You hold a Special Education certification and related experience. You can deliver Reading by Design instruction for dyslexia. You excel at collaborative IEP development and classroom management