Professional Educator Secondary Math

The Monarch School and Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monarch School and Institute in Houston, TX seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to join its therapeutic education team. You will implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology, collaborate with the Therapy Services department, and help develop Therapeutic Education Plans to support students’ academic and therapeutic needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, a Texas SPED certificate, a secondary Math certification, and at least three years of teaching experience in special

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Special Education Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Certification in grade-appropriate secondary Math.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a teacher with sufficient time in special education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
• Collaborate with Therapy Services to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences.
• Develop and implement student Therapeutic Education Plans.
• Learn curriculum models such as DIR®, social mapping, and project-based learning.
• Plan lessons addressing individual differences and learning styles.
• Support and coordinate students’ therapeutic needs with Leadership Team.
• Report student progress in designated formats at defined intervals.
• Supervise lunch, carpool, and off-campus activities as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Be knowledgeable of the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Special Education teaching certificate (Texas)

Certification in grade-appropriate secondary Math

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Promethean board

Google apps

Job description

The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as those associated with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in Four Core Goal areas.

Reports to the Butterfly Program Director

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Special Education Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Certification in grade-appropriate (e.g., 6‑12) secondary Math
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a teacher with sufficient time spent in the teaching of special education (preferred)

Expectations

• Professional Educators will learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
• Professional Educators will work with and learn from the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for our students to support their therapeutic needs.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of student Therapeutic Education Plans.
• Learns curriculum models as directed, e.g., social mapping, cognitive coaching, relationship development (DIR®), sensory integration, reflective teaching, project-based learning, and academic focus areas.
• Implements instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
• Plans and implements lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
• Supports and coordinates students’ therapeutic needs in coordination with Leadership Team.
• Reports student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Appropriately always supports and supervises students/learners.
• Supervises lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community events scheduled or as necessary.
• Builds Monarch community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the school day.
• Cooperates with Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
• Participates in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school as directed by the Program Director.
• Be knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
• Punctually attends and actively participates in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and in-services as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Demonstrates cooperative team skills and is collaborative.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technology/computer skills-broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and web-based learning.

Working Conditions

Working conditions range in a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding and provides endless opportunities to have positive effects, it can be stressful at times. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending. Ability to move desk, classroom equipment and adaptive equipment.

Highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment.