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Bridging the Gap: How ESC Supports Special Education Staffing in 2025

Published on 7/29/2025
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Across the U.S., school districts face growing demand for special education services—driven by increased diagnoses, pandemic-related learning loss, and legislative changes. In Texas alone, special education enrollment has surged by 32% since 2020, totaling nearly 765,000 students as per sources. However, staffing remains inadequate: high caseloads, burnout, and turnover undermine quality service delivery as per news.

Why It Matters

Special educators often manage heavy paperwork, collaborate across multiple grade levels, and juggle diverse responsibilities—all without enough support or planning time Education Week. This gap not only leads to staff departures but also disrupts students’ routines and learning outcomes.

ESC’s Mission: Real Solutions, Real Impact

At Every Special Child (ESC), we don’t just fill positions—we support durable systems and long-term success.

1. Expert Matching for Sustainable Staffing

We connect qualified SPED teachers, SLPs, OTs, school psychologists, and paraprofessionals with schools that value adequate coverage, reasonable caseloads, and collaborative culture.

2. Strategic Solutions for District Needs

By partnering with districts, ESC helps them explore efficient staffing models, from departmentalized and cohort-based support to embedded grade-level collaboration—boosting flexibility and continuity.

3. Certification Pathways & “Grow Your Own” Recruitment

ESC promotes grow-your-own pipelines—preparing paraprofessionals and community members to become certified educators through alternative certification paths. This approach boosts retention and local representation

4. Retention Through Support

We help anchor educators in their roles by providing mentorship, onboarding support, access to ongoing professional development, and coach-led wellness resources to counter burnout.


If your district or school is facing staffing hurdles—or if you’re an educator seeking meaningful placement—let ESC help bridge the gap.

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