Entry Level Co-Teacher Jobs
New grad co-teacher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, with employers like Spring Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools hiring at this level now.
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Min: $62,750
JOB TITLE: Special Education Co-Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Special Education Co-Teacher is responsible for the instruction of eligible handicapped students as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee within the special education program and curriculum guidelines.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Preferred:
- Minimum of one-year student teaching and approved internship
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Implement instructional program.
- Utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities.
- Correlates IEP with regular education curriculum guides.
- Requisitions materials, equipment and supplies needed for implementation.
- Serve as a member of the ARD/IEP Committee.
- Administer criterion-referenced testing and recommends appropriate goals and objectives based on results.
- Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
- Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for students included in the general education classroom.
- Establish new objectives based on the findings of the appraisal team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD committee.
- Redesign curriculum to suit new objectives.
- Suggest and provide alternative teaching methods.
- Serve as a co-teacher or in class support for a specific subject area as appropriate.
- Assess relation between student performance and disabling condition.
- Provide remedial or tutorial assistance to students.
- Utilize the special education staff and coordinate input to meet the needs of each special education child.
- Request and coordinate the available special services of the District as needed.
- Establish frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family to facilitate the environmental changes necessary to premeditate learning and/or behavioral changes.
- Maintain confidential records of assigned students and complete end-of-year reports and other evaluations.
- Fulfill the campus duties as assigned to other teacher’s subjects only to the program needs of the special education child.
- Compile with the position description of the regular classroom teacher as applies to special education students in co-teach or in-class support situations.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Days per Year: 187
Min: $62,750
JOB TITLE: Special Education Co-Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Special Education Co-Teacher is responsible for the instruction of eligible handicapped students as assigned by the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee within the special education program and curriculum guidelines.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments.
Preferred:
- Minimum of one-year student teaching and approved internship
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Implement instructional program.
- Utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities.
- Correlates IEP with regular education curriculum guides.
- Requisitions materials, equipment and supplies needed for implementation.
- Serve as a member of the ARD/IEP Committee.
- Administer criterion-referenced testing and recommends appropriate goals and objectives based on results.
- Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
- Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for students included in the general education classroom.
- Establish new objectives based on the findings of the appraisal team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD committee.
- Redesign curriculum to suit new objectives.
- Suggest and provide alternative teaching methods.
- Serve as a co-teacher or in class support for a specific subject area as appropriate.
- Assess relation between student performance and disabling condition.
- Provide remedial or tutorial assistance to students.
- Utilize the special education staff and coordinate input to meet the needs of each special education child.
- Request and coordinate the available special services of the District as needed.
- Establish frequent communication and cooperation with the student’s family to facilitate the environmental changes necessary to premeditate learning and/or behavioral changes.
- Maintain confidential records of assigned students and complete end-of-year reports and other evaluations.
- Fulfill the campus duties as assigned to other teacher’s subjects only to the program needs of the special education child.
- Compile with the position description of the regular classroom teacher as applies to special education students in co-teach or in-class support situations.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the principal.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Entry Level Co-Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level co-teacher job?
Start by highlighting any classroom experience, including student teaching placements, tutoring, after-school programs, or volunteer work with students. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate patience, communication skills, and the ability to support diverse learners. A clear resume that shows those hands-on experiences, even from internships or practicums, gives you a real edge over candidates who list credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level co-teachers?
Companies hiring entry level co-teachers right now include Spring Independent School District and IDEA Public Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of public school districts, charter school networks, private learning centers, and educational nonprofits that regularly bring on new graduates to fill co-teaching and classroom support roles.
Are there remote entry level co-teacher jobs?
Yes, though most co-teacher roles are in-person by nature. About 0% of entry level co-teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be with online schools, tutoring platforms, and virtual learning programs that deliver instruction outside a traditional classroom setting.
Are these new grad co-teacher jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior experience. A new grad friendly co-teacher posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts student teaching or internship hours in place of full-time work history, and values a strong practicum portfolio or references from a university placement over a long employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level co-teachers?
Entry Level co-teacher roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on MigrateAte as of November 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate at scale, frequently onboard new graduates to meet classroom staffing needs, and often run structured training programs that help entry level co-teachers develop into lead instructors over time.