Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

We are seeking mission-driven Special Education teachers 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). In this role you will deliver high‑quality individualized instruction, collaborate with teachers, service providers, and families to ensure all students receive the support they need to thrive.

Join us in building an exceptional Student Services Program that ensures every child at Brillante is known, supported, and set on a path to succeed.

• Cultivating and leading a joyful learning environment where every child feels safe, loved, and inspired to strive for and meet ambitious goals.
• Creating and revising high‑quality IEPs for students and tracking progress toward 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 that accelerate progress.
• Maintaining systems for completing and managing paperwork for your caseload.
• 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.

• Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model, and values.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current Texas certification in Special Education required.
• Current Texas certification in core content area required for specialized classroom placement.
• Teaching experience in a special education placement strongly preferred.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish a plus.

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, and more.

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.