Special Education Teacher
Kansas City, Missouri
As an Special Education Teacher in Tomball, you’ll provide personalized, in-home pediatric therapy focused on daily living, sensory, and motor skills. You’ll create and implement care plans with flexible scheduling and strong clinical support. A Texas OT license, master’s degree, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required. Enjoy a salary of $80K–$95K, up to a $6,000 sign-on bonus, and benefits that support your growth and work-life balance.
- Full Time and Part Time
- 4-5 years experience
- No travel is required for this role.
- 80,000-95,000
Success Profile
What makes a successful Special Education Teacher?
Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
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Compassionate Leadership
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Clinical Expertise
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Adaptability
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Collaborative Spirit
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Growth-Oriented
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Resilience
Where care and connection
shape the culture
At COFK, support, flexibility, and compassion are woven into every part of the culture.
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Empathy-First EnvironmentTherapists are encouraged to bring heart to healing.
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Flexible SchedulingDesigned to support work-life balance and reduce burnout.
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Graduate Training ProgramPaid, hands-on training for new therapists with less than 12 months of experience.
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Collaborative CommunityTherapists are part of a welcoming, purpose-driven team.
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Diverse Practice SettingsOpportunities in orthopedic, in-clinic, in-school, speech, and occupational therapy.
Responsibilities
Special Education Teacher
40$-45$ per hour
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs, including learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. As a Special Education Teacher, you will adapt general education lessons to meet the needs of students with mild to moderate disabilities while also teaching core academic subjects and foundational skills to students with severe disabilities. You will foster an inclusive learning environment that empowers all students to succeed.
Special Education Teacher Certificate Needed
Benefits/Compensation:
- $40/hour-$45/hour
- Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna
- Life, LTD & STD
- Supplemental Insurances
- 401k (once eligible)
- PTO
- CEUs
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Discipline-specific mentor
- Online community of clinicians
Experience/Requirements:
- Experience as a Special Education Teacher
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of data and information.
- Excellent communication – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills.
- Responsive to requests.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.
Education/License/Certification:
- Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university; Degree in Exceptional Student Education/Special Education preferred
Accepting Applications Through 12/3/2025
Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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It’s such a special thing to be invited into somebody’s house and for them to trust you to build that relationship with their child.
Megan W., COTA
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From hands-on training and continuing education to mentorship and life balance, we offer the support our clinicians need to stay at the top of their game.
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