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Teacher, PEARS (Special Education PO#3491, 2026-2027 School Year)

Pearland ISD, Pearland, TX, United States


Teacher, PEARS (Special Education PO#3491, 2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 7292

Position Type: TEACHER-ELEM/ TCHR BSI/LIFE SKILLS/PPCD

Date Posted: 4/21/2026

Location: RUSTIC OAK ELEMENTARY

Closing Date: Until Filled

Primary Purpose
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge and Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and differentiate instruction for students with disabilities

Ability to remain calm, non-reactive, consistent and positive when a student demonstrates misbehavior

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Compensation

Pay Grade: Per Teacher/Librarian Pay Range

Days/Contract Status: 185 Days/Exempt - Contract

Pay Rate: See Current Salaries on Human Resource Website

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