Special Education Teacher/Coordinator - N.Texas

Great Hearts Academies; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in North Texas is seeking a Special Education Teacher/Coordinator to support students with IEPs and related services. You will design, implement, and monitor specially designed instruction within inclusive settings.

Collaboration with related service providers, general education staff, and families is essential as you draft and maintain IEPs, facilitate meetings, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid TX Special Education Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served.
• 1–2 years of special education experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff on accommodations and modifications.
• Draft and maintain IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and related paperwork ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Plan and facilitate meetings throughout the special education process.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administrators regarding student planning and progress.
• Manage the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Skills

IEP development

Special education knowledge

Collaboration

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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.