Special Education Teacher

Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) serves over 45,000 students across 56 schools in the communities of Round Rock, Austin, and Cedar Park. As a District of Innovation, we empower our Special Education educators with the resources, technology, and collaborative support needed to make a meaningful impact every day.

Why Teach Special Education at RRISD?

• Generous Annual Stipends: In addition to base salary, SPED educators earn substantial supplemental stipends:
  • Special Education Teacher Stipend: up to $3,000
  • Self-Contained Tier 1 (Transition, Homebound): up to $2,000
  • Self-Contained Tier 2 (Achieve, Adaptive PE): up to $2,000
  • Self-Contained Tier 3 (FAC, FLC, FCC, ECSE, GOALS): up to $3,000
• TIA Incentive Allotment District: Opportunity to earn significant additional compensation at designated campuses, creating pathways to six-figure salaries.
• Extracurricular Opportunities: Earn up to $2,500–$3,300 as a Special Olympics Coach or Head Coach.
• Comprehensive Support Systems: Access dedicated related service personnel, crisis intervention support, fully integrated instructional technology, and collaborative ARD committee teams.
• Mentorship & Growth: Professional mentorship for new educators and clear pathways for career advancement within the district.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsements (or eligibility for certification).
• Skills in adaptive instruction, ARD collaboration, behavioral support, and student-centered growth.