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 stateTexas
Top employerIDEA Public Schools
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type98% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Poudre School District
2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Rice Elementary School
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Poudre School District
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2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Rice Elementary School
Poudre School District
Wellington, Colorado
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$58k - $89k/yr
Teaching Certification
1,001-5,000

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Harmony Public Schools
Teacher-Special Education Life Skills
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Harmony Public Schools
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Teacher-Special Education Life Skills
Harmony Public Schools
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training & Learning Development
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288
Special Education Teacher - Online (.5 FTE)
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SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288
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Special Education Teacher - Online (.5 FTE)
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288
Shakopee, Minnesota
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
$28k - $52k/yr
Remote (US)
Teaching Certification
51-200

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Denver Public Schools
Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs- Kindergarten-2nd; 6th Grade
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Denver Public Schools
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Teacher, Elementary Special Education Moderate Needs- Kindergarten-2nd; 6th Grade
Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
Corporate Training & Learning Development
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Teaching Certification
10,000+

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Chicago Public Schools
Special Education Teacher
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Chicago Public Schools
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Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
$64k - $83k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Special Education Teacher Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • IDEA Public Schools
    IDEA Public Schools24
  • Spring Independent School District
    Spring Independent School District16
  • San Francisco Unified School District
    San Francisco Unified School District13
  • Denver Public Schools
    Denver Public Schools7
  • Justice Resource Institute
    Justice Resource Institute7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education148
  • Government & Public Sector16
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2
  • Investment & Asset Management2

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 September 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 2% of entry level special education teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 September 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.