Special Education Teacher - K-5

Great Hearts Academies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Special Education Teacher for K-5 to serve students with IEPs in a supportive, inclusive school community. The role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff, related service providers, and families to ensure meaningful access to learning.

The successful candidate will plan instruction aligned with IEP goals, monitor progress, maintain documentation, and participate in committees to support student success and transitions into new enrollees eligible for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of special education experience.
• Valid TX Special Education Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served.
• US work authorization required.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with students' IEP goals.
• Teach subjects to students in special education and related services.
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Provide direct and consultative services to students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff.
• Write and maintain all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork.
• Plan and facilitate committees and communicate with parents and staff.
• Support transitions for new enrollees eligible for special education.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Special education

Student progress tracking

Collaboration

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher - K-5Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Lower SchoolReports To: HeadmasterFLSA Status: Exempt, SalariedPosition 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 progressProviding direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environmentCollaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modificationsWriting and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelinesPlanning 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 preferredRequired/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 requiredEmployment 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.