Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted classroom teacher roles in Fort Worth, Texas salarys. This role sits in the 76th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 7% above the Fort Worth, Texas median for classroom teacher roles.
The teacher provides specialized instruction and implements individualized IEP plans to empower students to become productive community members. Responsibilities include coordinating student schedules, analyzing progress data, and applying state-of-the-art strategies for students with Autism.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family, where we put heart and soul into everything we do!
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher join our team in Fort Worth, Texcas
Salary: Earn up to $68,000
Responsibilities
The primary goal of the Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students to empower them to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.
Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans.
Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
Effectively working with a large team of professionals needs to coordinate services.
Participate in several staff development training courses that focus on working with students with Autism.
Implement state of the art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.
Why Teach At Merakey?
Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms
Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 in ES (Emotional Support) classrooms
Individualized approach for every student
10-month traditional school year with paid summers off
Additional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year)
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (or equivalent credits) and a valid Texas Special Education certificate. Experience working with students with autism or emotional support, including student teaching, is required.
bachelor degree
professional certificate
Data Analysis
Collaboration
Classroom Management
Educational Planning
Student Progress Monitoring
Specialized Instruction
Autism Strategies
IEP Design
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$68,000 - $68,000/yr
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
Must possess a Texas Special Education certificate;
Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.
Market context
Texas Special Education roles stay in steady demand
Texas schools regularly seek Special Education Teachers to support students with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, so candidates with Texas Special Education certification or eligibility are often competitive. This role stands out when you can show strong classroom management, communication, and experience working with diverse learners, especially in collaborative settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification path and tailor examples of student support in your application.
