Texas Certified Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Monarch School and Institute offers an innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences. Our Professional Educator plays a crucial role in supporting student growth across four core goal areas using the Monarch Integrated Methodology.

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 collaboratively with the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for students.
• Develop and implement student treatment plans, and learn curriculum models as directed.
• Plan and implement lessons addressing individual differences and student learning styles.
• Support and coordinate students' therapeutic agendas in collaboration with the Leadership Team.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Supervise lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community/Greenstones meetings as scheduled or as necessary.
• Facilitate a Student Committee, if assigned.
• Build the Monarch community by supporting extracurricular and social events beyond the school day.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
• Participate in continuing professional education as directed by the Program Director.
• Be knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
• Punctually attend and actively participate in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and in-services as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Teaching Certification to meet state requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Teacher with sufficient time spent in the teaching of special education (preferred).

Qualifications

• Cooperative team skills.
• Knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technology/computer skills: broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and web-based learning.

Skills

• Cooperative team skills.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.
• Knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
• Technology/computer skills: broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and web-based learning.