Job Description

Special Education Teacher Openings at Multiple Locations with Great Hearts Academies!

Special Education at Great Hearts:

• At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
• Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
• Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Job description:

In consultation with other school personnel, the Special Education Teacher :

• Provides educational services to students with disabilities
• Is responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction in the resource, inclusion, LID, and other instructional settings.

• Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision, life etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas Generalist/Core content Teaching Certification with required endorsements or training for relevant subject and level (preferred)
• Valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certification

Experience:

1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience in a K-12 school (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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