Special Education Teacher Wallace

Region 8 ESC; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Middle within Mount Pleasant Independent School District in Mount Pleasant, Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The role provides specialized instruction and integrates with the general education curriculum with necessary supports.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a team, maintain a safe and engaging learning environment, supervise teacher assistants, and work closely with parents to help students reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
• Special Education EC-12 certification or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting.
• Prefer 3 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• Create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals and involve parents.
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants working with students with disabilities.
• Work with students who may have cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Skills

Collaboration with team

Behavior management

Mentoring teacher assistants

Parent collaboration

Student-centered instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher Wallace

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952080

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible, effective program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

A key aspect of working as a special education teacher is identifying individual needs and being responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.

Critical skills to be successful in this position include: the ability to collaborate with a team of professionals; the ability to remain calm while working with students who demonstrate significant behavior needs; the ability to supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities; the firm conviction that with enough effort the student can achieve their goals; and, the ability to work closely with parents in a positive and collaborative manner.

Theteacher in this position must be able to work with students who may demonstrate significant cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral limitations.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Certification Required

Special Education EC-12, or other appropriate certification

Experience Required

Experience working with special needs individuals in a school setting

Prefer 3 years teaching experience

Physical/Mental Demands

Must be capable of working with students who have identified cognitive, physical and/or emotional limitations; Must be able to lift and participate in physical restraint

Extracurricular Duties

As assigned

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Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Bailey , Assistant Superintendent of HR
• 2230 N. Edwards Ave
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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