SPED Teacher Self-Contained

Texas Middle School; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texarkana ISD Texas Middle School in Texarkana, TX is seeking a SPED Teacher Self-Contained to support students with special needs. You will provide learning activities and experiences tailored to individual IEP goals, developing or modifying curricula and materials to fit student abilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas special ed teaching certificate, and meeting No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements.
• Meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Teacher requirements for subject/grade level assigned.
• CPR, first aid and AED certification may be required (ex. PPCD placement).
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Skills

Special education knowledge

ARD/IEP process

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with special ed endorsements

Job description

SPED Teacher Self-Contained

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945394

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Highly Qualified Teacher requirements for subject/grade level assigned

CPR, first aid and AED certification may be required (ex. PPCD placement)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,000 to $70,220 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required