Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

5 days ago

Mission, United States Brillante Academy Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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Mind. Body. Spirit.

Special Education Teacher
 

At Brillante Academy, we believe:

  • Every child possesses inherent dignity & infinite potential.
  • Parents are the first educators.
  • Learning and excelling in two languages (English and Spanish) builds bridges, opens doors, and strengthens minds.
  • Truth, Goodness, and Beauty cultivate the mind, body, and spirit of every child.

About Brillante Academy

Brillante Academy Public Charter School opened its doors in August 2023. In our second year, we will have Pre-K3 through 2nd grade and will serve over 375 students from the Rio Grande Valley in the Mission area and surrounding communities. We will continue to grow one grade-level a year until 8th grade. Over the next decade, we plan to expand our network across the state of Texas to serve over 7,000 students. The Charter Management Organization (CMO) for Brillante Academy is Seton Education Partners, a Catholicly inspired organization that also manages the Seton Teaching Fellows missionary program and El Camino, an optional after-school Catholic faith formation program. Seton Education Partners is also the CMO for our sister schools, the Brilla Schools Network, which are having a transformational impact in Bronx, NY.

Why Brillante? 

Brillante Academy is a two-way, dual language school that aims to empower our scholars and community through an innovative approach that combines personalized blended learning and co-teaching with a classical approach to education. We focus on teaching the whole child, instilling a deep sense of character through our core values (courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control) while setting a high bar for academic achievement and teaching a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time. All in service of preparing our scholars for excellence in high school, college and beyond. Our scholars acquire and master English and Spanish to become bilingual and biliterate citizens who will leave a lasting positive impact on their community as problem solvers, advocates, and contributors. Brillante’s commitment to holistic child development is paralleled with its commitment to creating a joyful community for families and staff.  You can learn more about mission and approach on our website.

 Team members of Brillante will play an instrumental leadership role in bringing our vision to life and grow their impact while contributing to building our school from the ground up. Join us

Position Overview

We are looking for a mission-driven leader who has an unwavering belief in the limitless potential of ALL students and experience leading students to realize rigorous academic and social emotional goals outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP). With a deep conviction that all students can meet lofty academic and behavioral outcomes, you will set the vision for our first self-contained classroom in our special education program and redefine what is possible You will work in deep partnership with our special education grade team leader and be managed, coached and supported by the Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP).

In pursuit of your goals, your typical week would include a variety of tasks such as:

  • Cultivating and leading a joyful learning where every child feels safe, loved and inspired to strive for and meet Brillante’s ambitious goals
  • Creating and revising high quality IEPs for students and tracking progress to goal attainment
  • Internalizing, individualizing, and effectively teaching rigorous curriculum that results in meaningful student achievement and growth academically, socially and behaviorally
  • Facilitating student-centered ARD meetings, in partnership with LSSP, that honor parents as the first educator
  • Building strong and enduring relationships with parents and families and communicating regularly to share student progress and resources
  • Collecting and analyzing various data-sources to understand how students are progressing and collaborating with others to implement the highest-impact strategic actions to accelerate progress
  • Facilitating workshops and meetings for parents and connecting them with available resources from community based organizations
  • Developing and maintaining systems for completing Special Education paperwork and regular compliance reporting
  • Staying knowledgeable on Special Education law and best practices
  • Planning time effectively to manage both instructional and paperwork/compliance responsibilities
  • Serving as an active member of the student services team always striving to bring the perspectives of our students, families and staff members to the table
  • Learning and continuously developing your leadership and instructional practice to deepen your impact

Qualifications 

  • Belief in the Brillante Academy mission, model and values
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Current Texas certification in Special Education and core content area required
  • Teaching experience in a special education classroom with students who have significant disabilities strongly preferred
  • Verbal and written fluency in Spanish a plus

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive health, retirement and wellness benefits. All school leaders are equipped with the tools and supports needed to thrive including but not limited to curriculum, professional development, coaching, technology, supplies, etc.

Diversity & Inclusivity 

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

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