Special Education Teacher

HJSRLLC; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HJ STAFFING is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for an Elementary Life Skills classroom at Stafford Elementary School in Stafford, TX.

The role focuses on leading a self-contained classroom for grades 1–5, developing and implementing IEPs, delivering modified core content with essential life skills, and collaborating with paraprofessionals, therapists, administrators, and parents to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas EC–12 Special Education certification is required.
• Valid Texas Generalist or Core Subjects certification for elementary grades 1–5 is required.
• Experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and crisis-deescalation skills.
• Ability to pass state background checks and clearance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a self-contained Elementary Life Skills classroom (Grades 1–5).
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Deliver modified core curriculum with life skills and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, therapists, administrators, and parents.
• Maintain compliance records, progress tracking, and evaluation reports.

Skills

IEP Development

Classroom Management

Crisis De-escalation

Student Collaboration

Parent Communication

Education

Texas EC–12 Special Education Certification

Texas Generalist or Core Subjects Certification (Elementary 1–5)

Job description

HJ STAFFING is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to fill an immediate vacancy in an Elementary Life Skills classroom at Stafford Elementary School.

This role involves leading a self-contained classroom designed for students in Grades 1–5 with moderate to severe disabilities. The ideal candidate will foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s unique developmental, academic, and functional life skills goals.

Location: Stafford Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a self-contained Elementary Life Skills classroom (Grades 1–5).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Deliver modified core curriculum content while incorporating essential life skills and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with classroom paraprofessionals, therapists, administrators, and parents to support holistic student growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate compliance records, progress tracking, and evaluation reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Special Education Certification: Valid Texas (EC–12) Special Education certification.
• Content Certification: Valid Texas Generalist or Core Subjects certification covering elementary grades 1–5.
• Proven experience working with elementary students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and crisis-de-escalation skills.
• Ability to pass required state background checks and clearance procedures.