Resource Special Education Teacher (Spring 2026)

Brillante Academy • Mission, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a mission-driven leader with an unwavering belief in the limitless potential of ALL students and a demonstrated track record of leading students to realize rigorous academic and social emotional goals outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). This is a contracted, temporary full-time position providing 12-15 weeks of coverage for a teacher on parental leave, with the potential for full-time employment for the 2026-2027 school year. Retired teachers are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model and values
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current Texas certification in Special Education and core content area required
• Teaching experience in a special education classroom with students who have significant disabilities strongly preferred
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Cultivating and leading a joyful learning where every child feels safe, loved and inspired to strive for and meet Brillante’s ambitious goals
• Creating and revising high quality IEPs for students and tracking progress to goal attainment
• Internalizing, individualizing, and effectively teaching rigorous curriculum that results in meaningful student achievement and growth academically, socially and behaviorally
• Facilitating student-centered ARD meetings that honor parents as the first educator
• Building strong and enduring relationships with parents and families and communicating regularly to share student progress and resources
• Collecting and analyzing various data-sources to understand how students are progressing and collaborating with others to implement the highest-impact strategic actions to accelerate progress
• Facilitating workshops and meetings for parents and connecting them with available resources from community based organizations
• Developing and maintaining systems for completing Special Education paperwork and regular compliance reporting
• Staying knowledgeable on Special Education law and best practices
• Planning time effectively to manage both instructional and paperwork/compliance responsibilities
• Serving as an active member of the student services team always striving to bring the perspectives of our students, families and staff members to the table
• Learning and continuously developing your leadership and instructional practice to deepen your impact

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health, retirement and wellness benefits.
• All school leaders are equipped with the tools and supports needed to thrive including but not limited to curriculum, professional development, coaching, technology, supplies, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time