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Join our client as a Special Education Teacher supporting specialized programs or classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year in Melissa, Texas. This role focuses on serving students with specific disabilities who need highly specialized instruction.

Position Details: Special Education Teacher

Start Date: 08/14/2026
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Location: Collin County, TX
School Year: 2026-2027

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Provide highly specialized instruction for students with specific disabilities in specialized programs or classroom settings.
• Deliver curriculum and instructional strategies aligned to the unique needs of the student population served.
• Incorporate evidence-based approaches as appropriate to the program model (e.g., applied behavior analysis or social-emotional learning).
• Implement sensory supports and/or adaptive technologies as needed to support student access and progress.
• Create a structured, supportive learning environment tailored to intensive and individualized student needs.

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students with disabilities who require highly specialized instruction in specialized programs or classroom settings.
• Ability to implement curriculum and teaching strategies aligned to the needs of a specific disability-focused program.
• Familiarity with common specialized supports such as sensory supports and adaptive technologies.
• Knowledge of instructional approaches used within specialized settings (e.g., applied behavior analysis and social-emotional learning).
• Ability to tailor instruction to meet the needs of students requiring intensive, individualized support.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.