School Services - School Special Education Teacher
Austin, TX
ESS Clinical

ESS Clinical is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly qualified Special Education Teacher to support students within Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Special Education Teacher will provide specially designed instruction and support to students with disabilities while collaborating with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, related-service providers, students, and families. The teacher will be responsible for implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, and creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Pay starting at $53/hr up to $59/hr

W-2 and 1099 Opportunities Available

No non-competes in our contracts

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction based on individual student needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and objectives.
• Serve as an IEP case manager as assigned.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs of students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and access to the general education curriculum.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and instructional support staff.
• Work with school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, behavior specialists, and other related-service providers.
• Maintain accurate special education records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding student progress, needs, and educational programming.
• Implement appropriate classroom-management and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Maintain a safe, structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow all Austin ISD, Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Education Code, and ESS Clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, parent conferences, ARD meetings, and other required school activities.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a Special Education Teacher.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of an approved educator preparation program, as applicable.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment.
• Valid Special Education certification appropriate for the assignment.
• Ability to meet Texas certification and assignment requirements for the students and subjects taught.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices.
• Strong classroom-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students with a variety of disabilities and educational needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, families, and related-service providers.
• Successful completion of required background check and fingerprinting.
• Successful completion of all ESS Clinical and Austin ISD onboarding requirements.

Texas Special Education Licensure Requirements

A valid Texas teaching certificate with Special Education certification appropriate to the assignment is required.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Texas requires special education teachers to hold a valid special education certificate. Special education teachers who serve as the teacher of record must also hold the appropriate grade-banded content certification for each area in which they are assigned as teacher of record, or meet the applicable Texas content-competency requirements.

Current Texas Special Education Certification

The current Texas certification pathway is:

Special Education Specialist EC–12 — Certificate/Exam 186

The Special Education Specialist EC–12 certification exam launched in September 2025 and is the current special education specialist examination for candidates seeking Special Education EC–12 certification.

Candidates should have an appropriate Texas educator certificate issued through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and meet all applicable certification, examination, preparation-program, and fingerprinting requirements.

Teacher of Record Requirements

If the Special Education Teacher will serve as a teacher of record, the teacher must meet Texas requirements for the specific grade-banded content area(s) assigned.

If the teacher does not hold the appropriate grade-banded content certification for an assigned content area, the teacher must demonstrate content competency and meet the applicable requirements under Texas Administrative Code §231.701.

Why Join ESS Clinical?

ESS Clinical connects qualified education and clinical professionals with school districts to provide meaningful support to students and school communities.

Austin ISD is actively recruiting certified Special Education Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. The district also currently advertises a $7,000 annual stipend for certified Special Education Teachers, subject to Austin ISD eligibility and employment terms.

Join ESS Clinical and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while working alongside dedicated educators and school professionals.

Apply Today

If you are a Texas-certified Special Education Teacher looking for a full-time opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year, we encourage you to apply with ESS Clinical today!

ESS Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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