Special Education Teacher

1 week ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Austin Achieve Public Schools Full time
Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. Our educators are passionate advocates for our scholars and their families, committed to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities.

We are seeking a highly qualified Special Education Teacher to join our team. As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a critical role in providing scholars with the support and resources they need to succeed.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of each scholar
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curricula and provide accommodations for scholars with special needs
  • Assess scholar progress and adjust instruction to meet their needs
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to ensure they are informed and involved in their scholar's education
  • Participate in ARD committee meetings to develop and implement IEPs
  • Use technology to enhance the teaching and learning process
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement through formal and informal testing
  • Discuss scholar progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
  • Be a positive role model for scholars and create a safe and inclusive learning environment
  • Prepare and help scholars transition from grade to grade
  • Manage scholar behavior in accordance with the Scholar Code of Conduct and scholar handbook
  • Provide or supervise personal care to include diapering and other essential needs, medical care, and feeding of scholars as stated in IEP
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
  • Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, scholars, parents, and community members
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
  • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the district
  • Participate in the district staff development program
  • Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement
  • Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
  • Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
  • Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
  • Maintain all documentation and records for individual scholars; ensure confidentiality in reporting
  • Monitor for compliance with state and federal laws, ensuring consistent, fail-safe and quality documentation
  • Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
  • Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
  • Frequent/prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, pushing, twisting, lifting, and carrying
  • Moving media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
  • May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of experience as a special education teacher working with second language learners and scholars from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds (preferred)
  • Experience with and strong knowledge of local and national special education laws and mandates
  • An active, valid Texas Standard Special Education certification or Intern Special Education certification, core content certification (required)
  • Bachelor's degree (required); Master's degree (preferred)
Teaching at Austin Achieve:
  • Unwavering commitment to Austin Achieve's mission, scholars, families, and community
  • Strong record of helping scholars achieve academic success, primarily with minority and low-income scholars
  • Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a teacher and professional; offer and receive constructive feedback
  • Willingness to be flexible and to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Austin Achieve scholars
  • Austin Achieve is committed to supporting the use of technology. Teachers can expect that there will be a class set of Chromebooks in every classroom. Additionally, Austin Achieve will use online tools to track scholar mastery. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate technology into their daily lessons.

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