Teacher, PEARS (PO#1213)

Pearland ISD; Brookside Village (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearland ISD seeks an elementary teacher at Lawhon Elementary to provide engaging learning activities aligned to students’ abilities. You will develop or adapt curricula and prepare lessons to support growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social domains.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, and can differentiate instruction for students with disabilities while maintaining a calm, collaborative classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Experience with ARD/IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities and experiences tailored to student abilities.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

ARD and IEP knowledge

Curriculum differentiation

Calm and positive behavior management

Confidentiality

Organizational and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with endorsements

Job description

• Position Type:
  TEACHER-ELEM/ TCHR BSI/LIFE SKILLS/PPCD
• Date Posted:
  10/24/2026
• Location:
  LAWHON ELEMENTARY

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate 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 match student ability levels.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and differentiate instruction for students with disabilities
• Ability to remain calm, non-reactive, consistent and positive when a student demonstrates misbehavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Pay Grade: Per Teacher/Librarian Pay Range
Days/Contract Status: 185 Days/Exempt - Contract
Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website

Postings current as of 10/30/2026 12:28:59 PM CST.