Special Education Teacher - Hourly 1099 Contractor

Mindful Measures; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindful Measures is seeking an experienced Texas-certified Special Education Teacher to provide services at an elementary (K-5) school campus. This is a contracted position ideal for an educator who is confident providing both resource/pull-out instruction and inclusion support and has experience with the IEP and ARD process.

The Special Education Teacher will provide direct academic services according to a schedule established by the campus while also collaborating with the campus case manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Texas Special Education teaching certification.
• Experience providing special education services in resource/pull-out and inclusion settings.
• Demonstrated experience writing PLAAFPs and measurable IEP goals.
• Experience drafting IEPs and participating in ARD meetings.
• Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with campus staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic resource/pull-out instruction to students receiving special education services.
• Provide inclusion support within general education classrooms.
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction.
• Follow student service minutes and the instructional schedule provided by the campus.
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and IEP goals.
• Assist the campus case manager with development of PLAAFPs, measurable annual goals, and draft IEPs.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings as needed.
• Collaborate professionally with general education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and campus administration.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with campus and special education requirements.
• This role is not responsible for miscellaneous duties such as morning, dismisal, lunch, recess, etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education teaching certification

Tools

Frontline Special Education Management

Job description

Mindful Measures is seeking an experienced Texas-certified Special Education Teacher to provide services at an elementary (K-5) school campus. This is a contracted position ideal for an educator who is confident providing both resource/pull-out instruction and inclusion support and has experience with the IEP and ARD process.

The Special Education Teacher will provide direct academic services according to a schedule established by the campus while also collaborating with the campus case manager to support progress monitoring, IEP development, and ARD preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic resource/pull-out instruction to students receiving special education services
• Provide inclusion support within general education classrooms
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction
• Follow student service minutes and the instructional schedule provided by the campus
• Collect and maintain data related to student progress and IEP goals
• Assist the campus case manager with development of PLAAFPs, measurable annual goals, and draft IEPs
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings as needed
• Collaborate professionally with general education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, and campus administration
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with campus and special education requirements
• This role is not responsible for miscellaneous duties such as morning, dismisal, lunch, recess, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Current Texas Special Education teaching certification
• Experience providing special education services in resource/pull-out and inclusion settings
• Demonstrated experience writing PLAAFPs and measurable IEP goals
• Experience drafting IEPs and participating in ARD meetings
• Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with campus staff

Preferred But Not Required Qualifications

• Previous elementary special education experience
• Experience using Frontline Special Education Management or a similar IEP management system

This is a 1099 independent contractor position through Mindful Measures. Services will be provided on an elementary school campus during school hours according to a schedule established in collaboration with the campus. Contractors should be comfortable working independently while functioning as a collaborative member of the campus special education team. Pay is on an hourly rate, ranging from $45-60/hour commensurate with credentials and experience.

About Mindful Measures

At Mindful Measures, we believe students shouldn't just be tested - they should be mindfully measured. We're building a team of education professionals committed to thoughtful, individualized services that recognize each student's strengths, needs, and potential.