Special Education Teacher

HJ Staffing

Special Education Teacher

Stafford, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    HJ STAFFING 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.

    Location: Stafford Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Avenue, Stafford, TX 77477

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

    Key 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.

    Qualifications & 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.
    • Proven experience working with elementary students with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
    • Strong classroom management, communication, and crisis-de-escalation skills.
    • Ability to pass required state background checks and clearance procedures.