SPED Teacher - SST Sonterra

The School of Science and Technology Spring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Science and Technology Spring in San Antonio, TX seeks a SPED Teacher to support eligible students under ARD/IEP frameworks. You will train staff, monitor progress, and ensure compliant, confidential instruction aligned with district guidelines.

You will coordinate ARD meetings, collaborate with general education and district personnel, and advocate for equitable educational opportunities for SPED/504 students. This is a full-time, on-site position at SST Sonterra.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsement.
• Knowledge of ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Train certified teachers of special population and ensure confidentiality of students per laws.
• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Assist in planning and implementing staff development for SPED.
• Monitor SPED/504 students' progress and use results to guide instruction.
• Compile and file reports and maintain documentation per district/state regulations.
• Ensure SPED environments are safe, organized and accessible for all students.
• Communicate with parents, students, principals, and teachers about progress.
• Collaborate with district staff and service centers to support SPED/504 services.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet SPED/504 needs.
• Advocate for SPED/504 students' equitable opportunities.
• Coordinate ARD meetings and serve on ARD/IEP committees.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Confidentiality

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas teaching certificate

ARD/IEP knowledge

Job description

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SPED Teacher - SST Sonterra

Full Time Teacher 015827 008 SONTERRA, San Antonio, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2796

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Assists teachers in the instruction of eligible students with special needs as assigned by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee within the special education program and curriculum guidelines

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’sDegreefromanaccrediteduniversity
• ValidTexasteachingcertificatewithrequiredspecialeducationendorsement
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train certified teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
• Participateinprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesandstaffmeetingsas requiredorassigned
• Assistintheplanningandimplementationofstaffdevelopmentandin-serviceprogramspertainingtospecial education.
• Monitor SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and use assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
• Compile, maintain, submit and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
• Ensure SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
• Establish and maintain communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
• Collaborate with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
• CollaboratewithgeneraleducationteacherstoensureSPED/504student'sinstructionalneedsarebeingmet.
• Advocate forSPED/504studentstoensuretheyhaveanequitableeducationalopportunity.
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Provide SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher.
• Support general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
• Ensure implementation of instructional program which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlate Individuals Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.
• Ensure timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation
• Plan, develop, implement, and administer programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate ARD meetings, and serve as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan Committee.
• Participateinplacementdecisionsbasedoneducational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
• Assistregularschoolpersonnelinprovidinganappropriateeducationalenvironmentformainstreamedstudents.
• Establish new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
• Redesigncurriculumtosuitnewobjectives.
• Suggest alternativeteachingmethods
• Assessrelation betweenstudentperformanceandhandicappingcondition.
• Identifytheneedforremedialortutorialassistance to students.
• Utilizethespecialeducationstaffandcoordinateinputtomeettheneedsof each special education child.
• Maintainconfidentialrecordsofassignedstudents andcompletereportsandotherevaluations.
• CreateandmaintainSpecialEducationdocumentationasrequiredbyfederal,stateanddistrictregulationsIn coordination with the campus discipline committee, ensure appropriate handling of discipline issues for Special Education and 504 students and attend the Discipline Committee meeting for these students.
• Arrange relatedserviceswiththeoutsidepersonnel(SpeechTherapist,Diagnostician,OT,PT,etc.)
• ProvideSPPdataandensuresthereliabilityofthedata
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipsbothinternalandexternaltothedistrict.
• Abilitytoorganizespecialprogramsforassignedcampus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Abilitytoanalyzedata
• Abilityto use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORKENVIRONMENTANDPHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

• LightWork:mayrequireoccasionallightlifting.
• Positionisinclassroomsettingandrequiresintermittentspeaking,standing,walkingandwriting.