SPED Teacher Self-Contained

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

Job summary

Texarkana ISD Texas Middle School in Texarkana, Texas seeks a SPED Teacher Self-Contained to provide instruction and learning activities designed to help students with disabilities reach their potential. You will adapt curricula, prepare materials, and work in self-contained or team settings as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, a Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements, and is experienced with ARD/IEP goals; CPR/first aid certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements.
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified requirements for assignments.
• CPR, first aid and AED certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and activities designed to help SPED students reach potential.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lesson materials for individual abilities.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Skills

ARD/IEP knowledge

Curriculum development

Student-centered instruction

Special education needs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate

NCLB Highly Qualified

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

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