K-8 Special Education Teacher- Ignite Community School-Huntsville

Role Mission

Special Education teachers at ResponsiveEd are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students. They work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Their role includes working collaboratively with campus administration, assisting in ARD meetings, providing special education accommodations, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and district SPED requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure ongoing child find efforts, including reviewing general education records and requesting special education records.
• Schedule and conduct ARD meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Aid in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure timely scheduling and conducting full and individual evaluations/review of existing evaluation data (REED).
• Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to provide special education accommodations and services.
• Ensure that IEPs are appropriately written and implemented, and that student progress is regularly evaluated.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents.
• Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in achieving educational goals for students receiving special education services.
• Avoid non-compliance with state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Support the Response to Intervention process.
• Develop and implement transition services for special education students as determined by the ARD.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Recommend sound policies to improve the program.
• Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all required reports, records, and documents.
• Perform special projects, including after-school tutoring and Saturday school, during and after normal business hours.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for students, especially those with disabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with the IEP process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on their utilization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education And Experience

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in the area of Special Education.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in the area of Special Education is required.
• If alternative certified, a letter of eligibility for special education certification is required.
• Additional grade level or content area certification may be required for select positions.

Compensation

Salaries for people entering this role are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with our base salary schedule. This role is also eligible for various stipend opportunities and incentives. Supplemental hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package.