NYOS Charter School Special Education School Teacher Job Description Job Title: Special Education Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Reports to: PrincipalService days: 190About NYOS: NYOS Charter SchoolNot Your Ordinary Schoolis a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.Community Culture: Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.Opportunities for feedback and mentorship from tenured teachers.Collaborative planning spaces for team and subject-level innovation.Flexibility and Autonomy: Teachers have the autonomy to innovate and personalize instruction.All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.Long-Term Sustainability: Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and advance your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.Primary Role: This position is for a Special Education Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Program Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.Valid Texas teaching certificate required.Texas ESL certification required.Valid Special Education teaching certificate required.Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.Professional Responsibilities and Duties: Develop and implement IEPs and behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD Committee recommendationsWork collaboratively with colleagues to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements and from recommendations made by the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) CommitteeWork closely with related service personnel, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implementedPrepare classroom, materials and lesson plans and implement research-based instructional practicesObserve, evaluate, remediate, and extend on students' academic performance, behavior, and social developmentIdentify, modify, and adapt curriculum and approved instructional resources to meet various learning styles and needs of studentsUtilize a variety of teaching methods to instruct students individually, in small groups, and as a whole classMonitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, study trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environmentImplement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress of studentsUtilize data to monitor learning and design lessons tailored to student needsEstablish standards-based objectives for all lessons and utilize clear criteria for evaluating lessonsUtilize efficient record-keeping proceduresCommunicate with parents and guardians to discuss student progressMeet professional criteria and obligationsAdminister standardized achievement and ability tests as requiredInterpret student performance data and implement approved Response to Intervention Tiers 1, 2 and 3Enforce NYOS Charter School rules and policiesActively participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievementUse audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessonsKeep up to date with current educational issuesDemonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivatedExemplify through manner, words, and dress the high standards and expected behavior of the schoolPerform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitProfessional Requirements: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidentsAdhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsibleParticipate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignmentFollow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff HandbookWork Environment: This job operates in a school environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.Physical Demands: This position is very active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Compensation and Benefits We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insuranceShort and Long-term disabilityParticipation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System403b and 457 investment plansHealth Savings Accounts10 days Paid Time OffDiscounted Health Club MembershipA culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional developmentEqual Opportunity Employer NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX.
The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12333 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967. Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants.How To Apply Want to be part of our amazing team at NYOS Charter School?
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