Special Education Teacher Wallace

WALLACE MIDDLE; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Middle School, part of the Mount Pleasant Independent School District in Mount Pleasant, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver tailored instruction and support for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, mentoring teacher assistants, and partnering with families to help every student meet their goals within a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students with disabilities in various settings.
• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals and staff.
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants.
• Work with parents in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Address students with cognitive, physical, emotional or behavioral needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Mentoring teacher assistants

Parental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education EC-12 certification

Job description

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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

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.

The teacher 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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Position Type: Full-Time

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]