Special Education Teacher

About the Employer

Special Education Teacher (Functional Learning Classroom)

Job Summary

Meridian School is a public, tuition-free charter school open to all students living in Williamson County. We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team and provide high-quality instruction to students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Develops short and long-range plans consistent with curriculum goals, learners' diversity, and learning theory. Demonstrates working knowledge of current legislation, regulations, policies, and ethical issues related to the provision of educational services, including least restrictive environment, due process, assessment, discipline, transition, supplemental services and supports, specialized healthcare and assistive technology, to individuals with all types of disabilities across the age range.

Student Growth/Development:

Conducts ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing

Classroom Management and Organization:

Understands basic classroom management theories and methods; with strategies for individual behavior management, crisis prevention, intervention, de-escalation techniques, and the balance between classroom management with academic teaching strategies.

Communication:

Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers and supervisor

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Special education teacher certification

Endorsement as a learning behavior specialist (preferred)

Meets the highly qualified requirements as a special education teacher and for the grade level/core academic subject area(s) in which the teacher is assigned (ie: generalist 4-8, ec-6 etc)

Special Knowledge/Skill:

Knowledge of special education students and disabilities in a functional learning classroom

Knowledge of admission, review and dismissal (ard) committee process

Knowledge of the development and implementation of individual education plan (iep)

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Work Environment

Equipment Used:

Computer, printers, copier, scanner, fax, multi-line phone with voicemail capability

Working conditions: frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and other classroom equipment

Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors: maintain emotional control under stress, frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and other classroom equipment, move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment

Our Benefits

Competitive salaries commensurate with experience

Comprehensive package of benefit options, including health, dental and vision insurance, basic life & accident insurance, short- & long-term disability, participation in the texas teachers retirement system, 403b investment plans, health savings and flexible spending account options, generous time off benefits including holidays and pto

A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

How to Apply

Please apply through this link: apply here

Questions regarding the position can be referred to the director of special education.

Due to the nature of this position and our business, fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected characteristic.