Special Education Teachers and Coordinators - N.Texas - multiple locations

Great Hearts Academies; Irving (TX); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Special Education Teacher/Coordinator for North Texas to support students with disabilities in various academic environments. The role involves designing instruction, collaborating with related service providers, and ensuring compliance with IEPs and related paperwork.

This exempt, salaried position requires a TX Special Education Certification and relevant subject area credentials, with 1-2 years of special education experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of special education experience.

Aufgaben

• Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Kenntnisse

IEP drafting

Collaboration

Instruction planning

Meeting facilitation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Special Education Teacher/Coordinator - North Texas

Location: Great Hearts Texas - North Texas DFW Academies

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing 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 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.