Professional Educator Secondary Math

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner-centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
• Support student growth in each of the four core goals of The Monarch School.
• Work with and learn from the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for our students to support their therapeutic needs.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of student Therapeutic Education Plans.
• Learn curriculum models as directed, including social mapping, cognitive coaching, relationship development (DIR®), sensory integration, reflective teaching, project-based learning, and academic focus areas.
• Implement instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
• Plan and implement lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
• Support and coordinate students’ therapeutic needs in coordination with Leadership Team.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Support and supervise students/learners.
• Supervise lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community events scheduled or as necessary.
• Build the Monarch community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the school day.
• Cooperate with Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
• Participate in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school as directed by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Special Education certification.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Certification in grade-appropriate (e.g., 6-12) secondary Math (preferred).
• At least 3 years’ experience as a teacher with sufficient time spent in the teaching of special education.

Expectations

• Learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for our students to support their therapeutic needs.
• Develop and implement student Therapeutic Education Plans.
• Implement instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
• Plan and implement lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
• Support and coordinate students’ therapeutic needs in coordination with Leadership Team.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Supervise lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community events scheduled or as necessary.
• Build the Monarch community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the school day.
• Cooperate with Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
• Participate in continuing professional education for the improvement of the school as directed by the Program Director.

Skills

• Cooperative team skills.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and web-based learning.