Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Special

Education

• Teacher - K-5

• Location: Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lower School (17223 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247)

• Reports To: Headmaster

• FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried

• Position Summary: Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

• Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lesson planning for learning activities that align with individual student IEP goals (e.g. Specially Designed Instruction)

• Teaching subject(s) and lessons to students receiving special education and related services.

• Monitor and track student progress

• Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment

• Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications

• Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines

• Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.

• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.

• Facilitating the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

• Required/Preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

• Required/Preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of special education experience.

• Required Certifications: Valid TX Special

Education

• Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served.

• Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

• US work authorization is required

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.