Special Education Teacher

HJ Staffing • Stafford, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

HJSTAFFING is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to fill an immediate vacancy in an Elementary Life Skills classroom at Stafford Elementary School. This role involves leading a self-contained classroom designed for students in Grades 1–5 with moderate to severe disabilities. The ideal candidate will foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment tailored to each student’s unique developmental, academic, and functional life skills goals.

Requirements

• Special Education Certification: Valid Texas (EC–12) Special Education certification.
• Content Certification: Valid Texas Generalist or Core Subjects certification covering elementary grades 1–5.
• Ability to pass required state background checks and clearance procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience working with elementary students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and crisis-de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a self-contained Elementary Life Skills classroom (Grades 1–5).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Deliver modified core curriculum content while incorporating essential life skills and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with classroom paraprofessionals, therapists, administrators, and parents to support holistic student growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate compliance records, progress tracking, and evaluation reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level