Special Education Coordinator / Teacher

Special Education Coordinator/Teacher 

This role will focus on supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. The Special Education Coordinator/Teacher will: 

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction 

• Manage IEP cases, write IEPs, and facilitate ARD meetings for caseload 

• Communicate with all stakeholders for caseload (parents, general education teachers, special education assistants) 

• Support the Campus Special Education Coordinator in completing referral packets 

• Attend training geared towards growing as a Coordinator 

Qualifications/Education/Certification: 

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university; Master’s degree preferred 

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned 

• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area(s) assigned 

• Valid Texas Special Education certification 

Benefits: 

• Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost 

• Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees 

Compensation: Salary based on years of Special Education leadership experience and level of degrees earned. 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

• Ability to prepare appropriate individualized education programs (IEP’s) 

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned knowledge of curriculum and instruction 

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior 

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education 

• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies 

• Knowledge of educational technology applications 

• Successful Special Education teaching experience in a K-12 school 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Coordination 

• Ensure that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements 

Instructional Strategies 

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations/modifications for differences in individual student differences. 

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the needs of students’ assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. 

• Conduct formal/informal assessments of assigned students and use results to plan instructional activities. 

• Work cooperatively with general education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). 

• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion. 

Student Growth and Development 

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. 

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. 

• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of the school district. 

• Prepares all required paperwork for students Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting within timelines. 

• Attends and participates in ARD meetings. 

Classroom Management and Organization 

Communication 

Other 

• Participate in other staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 

• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. 

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends. 

Great Hearts 

Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), Phoenix (AZ), and Baton Rouge (LA). We currently provide 26,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. 

Compensation: 

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate30+ days ago