Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville)

RYSS Texas Public Schools; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RYSS Texas Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher - Special Education for the RYSS Academy at Brownsville in Brownsville, TX. This role focuses on delivering tailored instruction to students with special needs and collaborating with ARD/IEP teams.

Primary duties include designing adaptive curricula, preparing materials, and working in various instructional settings. The calendar is 10 months (195 days) with exempt status and a competitive salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment.
• Bilingual certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and goal setting.
• Knowledge of adapting curriculum for special needs.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences.
• Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons to match student ability levels.
• Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
• Support ARD committees and IEP goal setting and implementation.

Skills

Bilingual

ARD/IEP knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsements

Bilingual certification preferred

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5810852

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 14, 2026 7:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher - Special Education (Brownsville)

Reports To: Principal
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
Location: RYSS Academy at Brownsville

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 match 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 assignment
• Bilingual Certified Preferred

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
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience:

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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Work Calendar Status:10 Months (195 Days)
Salary: Refer to the Tejano Center Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]