Entry Level Special Education Teacher Jobs
New grad special education teacher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong student teaching placement or internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like IDEA Public Schools, Spring Independent School District, and San Francisco Unified School District hiring at this level now.
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Top cityHouston, TX
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Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs - Kindergarten - 5th Grade
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Denver Public Schools
Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs - Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Denver, Colorado
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Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs - Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Denver Public Schools·Denver, Colorado
Job functions:
Teaching Certification
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
** Applications will be received until August 20, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **
About this job:
Special Education (SPED) Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities.
Notice to Applicants: This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes .
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
- Provides daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed; operates, monitors, and performs maintenance of adaptive technology and equipment; and lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique.
- May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
- Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
Denver Public Schools
Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs - Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Denver, Colorado
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Teaching Certification
Full Time
Job Description
** Applications will be received until August 20, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . **
About this job:
Special Education (SPED) Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities.
Notice to Applicants: This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes .
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .
What You'll Do:
- Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
- Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
- Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
- Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
- Provides daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed; operates, monitors, and performs maintenance of adaptive technology and equipment; and lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique.
- May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
- Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
- Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
- Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
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- San Francisco Unified School District13
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Entry Level Special Education Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level special education teacher job?
Employers at this level look for a state teaching license or certification in special education, completed student teaching hours, and familiarity with IEP development. A strong clinical placement, documented classroom management experience, or hands-on work with students with disabilities gives candidates an edge. Tailoring your resume to specific disability categories or age groups the school serves helps your application stand out against other new candidates.
Which companies hire entry level special education teachers?
Companies hiring entry level special education teachers right now include IDEA Public Schools, Spring Independent School District, and San Francisco Unified School District, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of public school districts, charter school networks, and private therapeutic or specialized learning centers that actively recruit newly licensed teachers.
Are there remote entry level special education teacher jobs?
Yes, though most special education roles require direct in-person support for students. About 1% of entry level special education teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and these tend to be positions in virtual charter schools, online tutoring programs, or teletherapy-adjacent instructional roles rather than traditional classroom settings.
Are these new grad special education teacher jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior special education teacher roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts student teaching or internship hours toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio of IEP samples and classroom observation logs in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level special education teachers?
Entry Level special education teacher roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate programs with federally mandated special education services, creating consistent demand for newly licensed teachers ready to support students with individualized learning needs.