Special Education Teacher Jobs in Houston, TX

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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2025-2026 Special Education Teacher- ECSE 4 @ Liestman Elementary

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

2025-2026 Special Education Teacher- ECSE 4 @ Liestman Elementary (Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at ) Primary Purpose: Provide instruction in communication, social...

7372-High School Special Education Inclusion Teacher

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Certified/ SPED Teacher Date Posted: 7/9/2025 Location: J Frank Dobie High School Date Available: 08/04/2025    JOB TITLE : Special Education Teacher DUTY DAYS: 187 Days PAY GRADE...

2025-2026 Special Education Teacher Aide- REACH @ Taylor High School (Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at ) Primary Purpose: To assist teacher in the implementation...

7362-High School Special Education Omega Teacher

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Certified/SPED Teacher Date Posted: 7/7/2025 Location: Sam Rayburn High School Date Available: 08/04/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher...

Education Teacher - Co-Teach Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Co-Teach Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation...

2025-2026 In Class Support Special Education Teacher @ Bush Elementary (Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at ) Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning...

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2025-2026 Special Education Aide- Life Skills @ Elsik High School

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Provide explicit instruction to small groups of students using a lesson plan designed by the teacher....

7362-High School Special Education Omega Teacher

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Certified/ SPED Teacher Date Posted: 7/7/2025 Location: Sam Rayburn High School Date Available: 08/04/2025    JOB TITLE : Special Education Teacher DUTY DAYS: 187 Days PAY GRADE...

Openings as of 7/5/2025 Special Education Teacher - Lifeskills - Spring Woods High - School Year 2025-2026 JobID: 7473 Position Type: Certified Professional/High Date Posted: 7/3/2025 Location: Spring...

Education Teacher - Adaptive Behavior Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Behavior Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary:...

Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE) Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Autism (APPLE) Reports To: Building Principal Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation...

7327-High School Special Education Omega Teacher

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Certified/ SPED Teacher Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Sam Rayburn High School    JOB TITLE : Special Education Teacher DUTY DAYS: 187 Days PAY GRADE: T07-T08 SALARY SCHEDULE...

7287- Special Education Teacher of the Deaf at Beverly Hills Intermediate

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 days ago

7287- Special Education Teacher of the Deaf at Beverly Hills Intermediate JobID: 7287 Position Type: Certified/SPED Teacher Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Special Education Date Available: 08/04/2025...

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Houston, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Houston, TX offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Houston, TX
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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