<p>This full-time contract Special Education Teacher position is based at a middle school in Carrollton, TX — a growing suburban community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The role centers on direct instruction and IEP-driven support for students with diverse learning needs, offering an experienced special educator a structured day-shift schedule, competitive contract pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional performance and work-life balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive contract pay commensurate with experience in special education</li> <li>Full-time contract engagement with comprehensive benefits included</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated advocate providing consistent communication and ongoing support throughout the placement</li> <li>Day-shift schedule aligned with standard school hours — no evenings, no weekends, no call</li> <li>Resources and professional support structured to promote career growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Middle school setting serving students across a range of special education classifications and learning needs</li> <li>Caseload encompasses IEP development, implementation, and ongoing progress monitoring</li> <li>Collaborative team environment requiring active coordination with general education staff, support personnel, and families</li> <li>Intervention strategies tailored to diverse learning profiles across the middle school age range</li> <li>Day-shift schedule during standard school hours — consistent, predictable, and family-friendly</li> <li>Criminal background check required per Texas state law prior to placement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid Texas Special Education (SPED) teaching license — required at time of placement</li> <li>Minimum of two years of special education teaching experience</li> <li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, or a closely related field</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in IEP development and implementation</li> <li>Strong classroom management and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary staff</li> <li>Prior experience in a middle school setting and familiarity with diverse intervention strategies preferred</li> <li>Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Carrollton is a well-established suburb situated at the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering educators an exceptional quality of life with access to a major metropolitan area without the cost or congestion of living in the urban core. The city features highly regarded public schools, diverse dining and cultural amenities, and easy highway access to downtown Dallas, Plano, and Denton. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and a low Texas cost of living relative to comparable metros make Carrollton a compelling destination for educators relocating to the region.</p>