Special Education Teacher - Math Resource

Position Summary

Great Hearts Academies is dedicated to serving students within its special education population in a way that respects and includes them within the broader student body. The Special Education team employs various models such as consultation, resource, and inclusion to support students while maximizing time spent in general classrooms.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lesson planning for learning activities aligned with individual student IEP goals (e.g., Specially Designed Instruction)
• Teaching subject(s) and lessons to students receiving special education and related services
• Monitoring and tracking student progress
• Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment
• Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in implementing accommodations and modifications
• Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress
• Facilitating the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Required/Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of special education experience

Required Certifications

• Valid TX Special Education Certification
• Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served

Physical Functions

• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately

Distinctive benefits

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, including great books seminars with academy colleagues, leadership and special education coursework/pathways, and reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Employment Requirements

• US Work Authorization is required

Travel

• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.