Special Education Staffing 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.
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.
At Every Special Child (ESC), we don’t just fill positions—we support durable systems and long-term success.
We connect qualified SPED teachers, SLPs, OTs, school psychologists, and paraprofessionals with schools that value adequate coverage, reasonable caseloads, and a collaborative culture.
By partnering with districts, ESC helps them explore efficient staffing models, from departmentalised and cohort-based support to embedded grade-level collaboration—boosting flexibility and continuity.
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
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.
