2025/26 Elementary Special Education Teacher, Life Skills (ICAP) $5,000 Stipend - General Interest

Leander Independent School District • Leander, TX

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About The Position

The 2025/26 Elementary Special Education Teacher for Life Skills (ICAP) position is designed for educators who will work with students who have intensive communication and behavioral needs. This role involves providing a highly structured environment with a low staff-to-student ratio, utilizing a variety of research-based methodologies to meet the individual needs of students. The focus will be on addressing both academic and developmentally appropriate functional skills, with an emphasis on communication and positive behavior through intensive, hands-on learning.

Requirements

• Valid teaching certification in Special Education.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in special education settings.
• Familiarity with the Individual Community Academic Program-Communication (ICAP-C).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with intensive communication and behavioral needs.
• Create a highly structured classroom environment with a low staff-to-student ratio.
• Utilize research-based methodologies to meet individual student needs.
• Address academic and functional skills development, focusing on communication and positive behavior.
• Implement hands-on learning activities.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus after completing 30 days of work.
• Salary based on Teacher Salary Scale plus stipend.
• Exempt position with 187 work days per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees