Special Education Teacher (SPED)
Job Description
Special Education Teacher (SPED) – School-Based | Multiple Locations
Locations Available: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado
Schedule: Full-Time | School Hours | Contract
Setting: K-12 Public Schools (varies by campus/program)
Make a Meaningful Difference in Students’ Lives
We are hiring Special Education Teachers to support students with diverse learning needs in school settings across multiple locations. If you’re passionate about individualized instruction, student advocacy, and creating structured learning environments where every child can succeed—this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school team and make an immediate impact.
Available Classroom Settings (Varies by Campus)
We are seeking SPED teachers with experience or interest in one or more of the following environments:
- Life Skills (functional academics + daily living skills)
- Inclusion Support (push-in services in Gen Ed classrooms)
- Co-Teach Model (shared instruction with Gen Ed teacher)
- Resource / Pull-Out (small group intensive instruction)
- Behavior / EBD / SEL (high structure + de-escalation support)
- Self-Contained (specialized instruction for similar learning needs)
- Transition (18–22) (vocational + independent living skills)
What You’ll Do
Depending on your assignment, you may:
- Deliver specialized instruction aligned to student IEP goals
- Adapt and modify general education curriculum and lessons
- Develop, implement, and maintain IEPs
- Collect data and monitor student progress toward goals
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families
- Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with special education procedures
- Support students in the least restrictive environment (LRE)
Minimum Qualifications (Core Requirements)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
- Completion of an approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) including student teaching
- Passing applicable state-required certification exams
- Ability to complete fingerprint-based background clearance
- At least 1–2 years of direct school-based Special Education teaching experience (required)
State Certification Requirements (Varies by Location)
- Arizona (AZ): Standard Professional SpEd (K-12); Requires passing the NES Special Education (NT601) exam. AZ offers specific certificates for Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, and Hearing/Visual impairments.
- Colorado (CO): Initial or Professional Teacher License; Requires a Special Education Generalist or Specialist endorsement. Must complete 10 hours of specific training in special education/behavioral health for renewal.
- New Mexico (NM): SpEd PreK-12 License; Tiered licensure (Level 1, 2, or 3). Requires passing the NMTA or Praxis exams and 30 semester hours in special education coursework.
- Texas (TX): SpEd EC-12 (Certificate 161/163)Texas is transitioning to the SpEd Specialist (163) exam. Requires a Bachelor’s, EPP completion, and passing the TExES content exam.
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Meet The Recruiter
Nicole Stoker, CPC
Sr. Staffing Manager
Nicole joined the Burnett Specialists team in 2011! Her specialty is matching talented job seekers with temporary/contract, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire roles in the areas of Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain.
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