How to hire an inclusion teacher

How to hire an inclusion teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step inclusion teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an inclusion teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new inclusion teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your inclusion teacher job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an inclusion teacher for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   An inclusion teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, inclusion teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of inclusion teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Inclusion Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Inclusion Teacher	Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.	$18-28
   Teacher Internship	Teaching interns are individuals who assist teachers and educators in the classroom. The interns are instructed to fulfill the tasks set out and provided by the supervisors for them... Show more	$16-32
   Teacher/Tutor	A teacher/tutor is primarily in charge of facilitating discussions and other learning activities for students. Their duties typically revolve around developing lesson plans and teaching materials, assessing the progress of students through quizzes and examinations, assisting students in areas they find difficult, and helping them develop their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills... Show more	$12-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Student Learning
   • Student Achievement
   • ESL
   • Mastery
   • Learning Environment
   • Classroom Management
   • English Language
   • IEP
   • Mathematics
   • Math
   • General Education Curriculum
   • Behavior Modification
   • Language Arts
   • Instructional Techniques

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
   • Provide one-on-one and small group instruction in English, reading, mathematics, writing, social studies, and science.
   • Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs.
   • Assist children with specific speech and language impairments, emotional disturbances, developmental delays and autism.
   • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
   • Consult with regular education teachers to support RTI.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your inclusion teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An inclusion teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, inclusion teachers' average salary in maine is 51% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level inclusion teachers earn 37% less than senior-level inclusion teachers.
   • Certifications. An inclusion teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an inclusion teacher's salary.

   Average inclusion teacher salary

   $48,063yearly

   $23.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level inclusion teacher salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing an inclusion teacher job description

   An inclusion teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an inclusion teacher job description:

   Inclusion teacher job description example

   Click the appropriate calendar below to see your campuses schedule for the 2022-2023 School Year:
   
   * Base Calendar
   * Intersession Calendar
   * School Day Redesign 1
   * School Day Redesign 2
   * Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.
   * Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
   * Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed, and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
   * Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
   * Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
   * Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
   * Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP, and consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
   * Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
   * Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
   * All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
   * Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
   
   * Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field
   * Valid Texas teacher certificate with required Special Education endorsements.
   * One year of student teaching or approved internship.
   * Demonstrated willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in some form of professional growth.
   * Demonstrated knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee process and Individual Educations Plan goal setting process and implementation.
   * Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
   * Demonstrated knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area.
   * Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
   * Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
   * Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find inclusion teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your inclusion teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality inclusion teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit inclusion teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new inclusion teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect inclusion teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new inclusion teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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