Teacher, Special Education

About the role

Special education teachers at iSchool High work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the achievement and support of these students, collaborating with parents, general education teachers, and administrators to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure ongoing child find efforts, including reviewing general education records and requesting special education records.
• Schedule and conduct Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to ensure appropriate placement and development of IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Aid in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that IEPs are appropriately written and implemented, and that student progress is regularly evaluated and used to improve services.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time as general report cards.
• Plan necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in achieving educational goals for students with special education services.
• Ensure compliance with state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist in 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 during and after normal business hours, such as Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• A passion for students, especially those with disabilities.
• Advanced knowledge and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Knowledge and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Advanced knowledge and compliance with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge 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 manage multiple priorities effectively.

Skills

• Passion for students, especially students with disabilities.
• Patience and ability to work interactively with students, especially students 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.
• Advanced knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (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 manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

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