Teacher, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)

MAJOR ES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role serves students with low incidence disabilities on campus and in community settings, delivering academics, social and independent living skills with a structured program.

Initial starting pay is $62,750, based on the 2025-2026 pay scale, with 187 days of service. The teacher reports to the Principal and must hold a Texas teaching certificate with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education).
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional plans and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Implements IEPs and monitors student progress.
• Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
• Coordinates and documents ARD/IEP process for each student.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Behavior management

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements (Special Education & General Education)

Job description

Teacher, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5584766
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Apr 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days per Year: 187

Min: $62,750

(Based on 2025-2026 Pay Scale)

JOB TITLE: Community Academic Structured Education Teacher (CASE)(2026-2027 School Year)

REPORTS TO:Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE:Teacher Salary Scale

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The position of Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is designed for the educator who wants to serve and support students with low incidence disabilities to ensure that they develop the academic, social and vocational skills needed to be successful in the post school environment. The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) teacher is responsible for providing a comprehensive program of academics, social skills, independent living and self-care for assigned students on the school campus and in the community setting.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements and level assigned (Special Education and General Education)
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Preferred:

• One year of student teaching or approved internship
• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services
• Valid Texas ESL certification
• CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working with students eligible for special education supports and services with low incidence disabilities
• Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at the prerequisite level
• Ability to instruct students, manage their behavior and maintain a structured learning environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong technology skills including technology integration

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Develops and implements instructional plans to assist students in learning and mainstreaming skills utilizing programmed materials, and an orderly classroom environment
• Implements individual education plans (IEPs), monitors and documents student progress
• Communicates regularly with parents to review student progress.
• Organizes, plans for and participates in community trips per the students’ IEP.
• Develops toilet training, diapering, and clean-up procedures, as needed.
• Implements and monitors plan for feeding or feeding instructions.
• Assists with the implementation of programs developed by related services personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student and parent information.
• Maintain flexible working relationships and provides supports to and schedules for the paraprofessionals assigned
• Maintain CPR, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training.Takes part in professional development for students on an alternative curriculum, students with autism and students with intellectual disabilities.
• Serves as the students’ Case Manager including responsibility for:
  • Coordinates and documents the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee for each student.
  • Ensures that students have appropriately written Standards Based Individualized Education Programs (SBIEP)
  • Ensures that the IEP is being implemented, with fidelity in all school settings
  • Evaluates and monitors individual student progress based on academic and behavioral data collection.
  • Participates in placement decisions based on educational, social and behavioral data presented to the committee.
  • Maintains documentation of implementation of services in accordance with the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication.

This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• - Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas 77090-4213
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]