Special Education Teacher
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant Independent School District – Wallace Middle, Mount Pleasant, Texas (Open in Google Maps)
Job DetailsJob : 5661912
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
The special education teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The teacher is responsible for creating a flexible, effective program and learning environment that enables students to benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.
A key aspect of the role is identifying individual needs and creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.
Critical skills for success include:
- Collaborating with a team of professionals
- Remaining calm while working with students who demonstrate significant behavior needs
- Supervising and mentoring teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
- Belief that with effort, students can achieve their goals
- Working closely with parents in a positive and collaborative manner
- Handling students with significant cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral limitations
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Certification RequiredCertification: Special Education EC-12 or other appropriate certification
Experience RequiredExperience working with special needs individuals in a school setting. Prefer 3 years teaching experience.
Physical/Mental DemandsMust be capable of working with students who have identified cognitive, physical, and/or emotional limitations; must be able to lift and participate in physical restraint.
Extracurricular DutiesAs assigned.
Additional InformationWe are a District of Innovation. If you hold a Bachelor's Degree and are not certified, please apply. All applicants will be considered.
MPISD DOES NOT SPONSOR H1-B VISAS.
Job Requirements- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Craig Bailey, Assistant Superintendent of HR
- 2230 N. Edwards Ave
- Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
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