$10,000 Sign on Bonus Special Education Teacher (Middle School)

Specialized Education Services•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The organization serves more than 7,000 students through partnerships with over 600 school districts nationwide. The Special Education Teacher works with middle school students to identify and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. The teacher collaborates with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance and uses SESI’s evidence-based instructional models and positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The position offers smaller class sizes and support services in diverse educational settings. The posted salary range is USD $63,000–$67,000 per year. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid Texas special education teaching credential.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to run short distances and move quickly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling 50 pounds or more.
Fine motor skills for helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
Ability to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to support student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, build confidence and character, and meet students’ needs.
Develop and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Maintain student records, including IEPs, BIPs, incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Track and record student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including when moving to and from locations within the school.