Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Triumph Public High Schools, Inc.

Mercedes (TX)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Triumph Public High Schools, Inc. in Mercedes, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver and coordinate services for students with disabilities at the Mercedes Campus.

This full-time position reports to the Campus Principal and requires SBEC EC-12 certification and two years of teaching experience, including at least one year in special education. The role involves planning appropriate learning experiences, ensuring FAPE and IEP processes, and supporting students in the Least

Qualifications

Special Education Teacher Certification by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) for grades EC-12 required
At least two years of school district teaching experience required.
At least one year of special education teaching experience required.
Ability to read, write and understand English required
Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher coordinates and delivers educational services to students with disabilities as defined by the ADA and amended.
Plans and delivers appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings.
Ensures curriculum has a plan for students with learning, physical and emotional disabilities and supports a flexible program with specialized instruction.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS - MERCEDES

Announcement Number:MER05282025

Job Overview:

Position Title: Special Education Teacher
Supervised by: Campus Principal

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, 197 days

Funding Source: Regular

Location: Mercedes Campus:103 East 2nd St. Mercedes, TX 78570

Mission Statement:

The mission of Triumph Public High Schools is to provide quality educational programs in a community-based, non-traditional setting in which teachers are free to be creative and innovative, and students are free to explore their full potential.

Role and Purpose:

Do you believe in helping others to Triumph? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of at-risk high school students in a professional, growth-oriented environment? If so, we are looking for you! Triumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based, tuition-free, public charter high school with 9 schools operating in the State of Texas. Founded in 1990 by Mr. Eduardo Gutierrez and operating as The Student Alternatives Program, we rebranded in 2019 to Triumph Public High Schools. We specialize in serving high school students who are placed at-risk in completing their high school education. We believe that every student can and will succeed and we are there to help them every step of the way. Triumph Public High Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and passionate individual with a heart to help at-risk youth, to work at our campus in Abilene, Texas. When you start here, you Triumph here! #TOGETHERWETRIUMPH

Responsibilities:

The Special Education Teacher is involved in the coordination and delivery of educational services to students with disabilities as defined by Section 3 of the Americans with Disability Act, as amended. He/she is responsible for the planning and delivery of appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. He/she helps the school implement a special education program that addresses the following provision of services, i.e.; Child Find, Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD), Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and insuring due process and services for students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). He/she Insures curriculum has a plan for dealing with students with learning, physical and emotional disabilities. He/she works in a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized supplemental instruction for students

with disabilities. She/her performs other duties related to meeting the educational and other special needs of the special education student population. This position may require some occasional work on Saturday’s, over the summer and some travel within the state of Texas.

Qualifications:

Special Education Teacher Certification by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) for grades EC-12 required
At least two years of school district teaching experience required.
At least one year of special education teaching experience required.
Ability to read, write and understand English required
Required to pass a pre-employment fingerprinting as part of the background check
Required to submit original college transcripts, service records and credentials within first 30 days of employment

Benefits:

Employee Health Premium 100% Covered by Employer
Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Options
Automatically placed in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Paid time off (For Full Time Staff Only)

Pay Range Based on Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Credentials:

Degree Teacher: $53,900 to $61,900 per year for certified Special Education Teachers

*Annually salary is calculated at a prorated rate from effective date of hire

This is a grant-funded position. Triumph Public High Schools cannot guarantee employement beyond the length of the grant.

Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants who are chosen for interviews will be required to complete our online application prior to being interviewed.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$53,900.00 - $61,900.00 per year

Benefits: