Special Education Teacher

Rival; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rival is hiring Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year in the Houston area. This role involves matching teachers with schools that align with their strengths and values, with a mission to close the equity gap in education for traditionally marginalized populations. The hiring process includes a virtual interview and a background check.

Qualifications

• Texas teacher license required with special education endorsement.
• Residency in Houston area is necessary.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Connect with Director of Educator Programs for placement conversations.
• Participate in a 30-minute virtual interview.
• Implement results-driven therapies for students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Active Teacher License in Texas with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

On behalf of some of Houston's highest-performing schools, we are hiring Special Education Teachers for the 2025–2026 school year. The deadline to apply is July 7. Our team thoughtfully matches each teacher with roles that align with their strengths, values, compensation needs, and career goals — all within a nationally recognized community of practice.

Hiring Process:

1. Submit your application!
2. If selected, join us for a 30-minute virtual interview to share more about your experience and what you’re looking for.
3. Invitations to join the cohort will follow shortly after.
4. Once accepted, you’ll connect with our Director of Educator Programs to begin school-specific placement conversations.

Role requirements:

• Current, active teacher license in Texas, with special education endorsement or certification.
• Residency in the Houston area.
• Obtain and pass a background check.

Our Mission: Thrive is on a mission to revolutionize special education in the United States. We provide results-driven therapies and related services to children with diverse needs, removing barriers to academic achievement and well-being. Thrive is steadfast in our commitment to serve traditionally marginalized populations, with a particular focus on the intersectionality of race and disability. We believe health and well-being are critical in establishing conditions for learning, and schools can’t do this work alone. We collaborate with mission-centered leaders, schools, and districts to deliver highly effective care and services driven by data and designed to achieve results in both treatment and classroom settings. We are an education organization with a singular focus — closing the equity gap.