SPED Teacher Contract
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
About Waterfall Academy
Waterfall Academy delivers functional education customized to the brilliance of each individual child with autism. Our micro-classroom model provides highly focused instruction, a low-stress environment, and robust staff support to help our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Job Title:
Part-Time Special Education (SPED) Teacher (Contract)
Location: Richardson, TX (On-site)
Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM (16–20 hours per week)
Start Date
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August 2026
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Part-Time Special Education (SPED) Teacher to join our team in Richardson, TX. This is a contract position offering a highly manageable classroom environment with a small student-to-staff ratio. You will lead a classroom of five (5) students, supported by one (1) full-time instructional aide.
This position is ideal for a retired educator looking to stay active in the classroom without the burden of full-time hours, or a passionate newcomer seeking valuable, focused classroom experience.
- Instructional Delivery: Plan and deliver functional, customized lessons tailored to the unique learning styles and brilliance of 5 students.
- Classroom Management: Lead the classroom environment effectively, collaborating closely with your dedicated classroom aide to support student needs.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor and document student progress, adapting instructional materials as required.
- Collaboration: Maintain professional communication with the administrative team regarding student updates.
- Certification: Must hold a valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certificate.
- Experience Level: Open to both retired teachers and recent graduates/newbies eager to grow.
- Mindset: Patient, adaptive, energetic, and collaborative.
- Reliability: Ability to commit to the morning schedule (Monday–Thursday) starting immediately.
- Competitive Compensation: $40.00 perhour flat contract rate.
- Excellent Work-Life Balance: Part-time morning hours with Fridays and weekends off.
- Low-Stress Environment: Exceptionally small class size (5 students) with built-in aide support.
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