Anticipated Teacher, Special Education Self Contained, Prosper

Responsive Education Solutions; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Generous vacation package

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher in Prosper, Texas. In this role, you will work with students with a range of disabilities, implementing individualized education plans in collaboration with general education staff and administrators.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in special education and a valid Texas teaching certificate. The role offers competitive salaries aligned with experience and additional benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with students.
• Advanced knowledge of ARD Committee process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff on child-find efforts and IEP development.
• Conduct ARD meetings and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with state assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state special-education law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Tools

Teaching curriculum software

Job description

Role Mission

ResponsiveEd Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest‑need students and their families. They partner with parents, general education teachers, and administrators to develop and implement individualized education plans and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district SPED requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure ongoing child‑find efforts, including but not limited to reviewing general education records and requesting special education records according to specific timelines.
• Schedule and conduct Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of IEPs within specific timelines.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Schedule Full and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring all timeline requirements are met.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to provide special‑education accommodations and services to special‑needs learners.
• Ensure student IEPs are appropriately written and implemented.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis and that findings are used to make special‑education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP report cards to parents at the same time the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general‑education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special‑education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state‑mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
• Develop and implement transition services for special‑education students as determined by the ARD.
• Serve as the campus resource person and trainer for all campus staff to support students with disabilities.
• Ensure that campus curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Seek assistance as needed from the IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Demonstrate support for the campus’s student‑management policies and assist with behavior‑management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Recommend sound policies to improve program.
• Implement ResponsiveEd’s special‑education school‑board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.
• Perform special projects during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: After‑hours work may include, but is not limited to, Saturday mandatory state tutorials.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special‑education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with the ARD Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the IEP process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and campus directors.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessment scoring, transcripts, and GPA.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education and Experience

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably in special education.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in the area of special education. (If alternative certified, a letter of eligibility for special‑education certification is required)
• Additional grade‑level or content‑area certification may be required for select positions.

Compensation

Salaries for people entering this role are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and are aligned with our base salary schedule. The role is also eligible for various stipend opportunities and incentives. Supplemental hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package.