Harmony Science Academy San Antonio Hiring for Teacher – Special Education Life Skills at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Job Descriptions – Human Resources Department

Position: Teacher – Special Education Life Skills

Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Teacher

Job Type: Full Time Work Hours / Days: Normal School hours / 189 days

JOB GOAL

Provide instruction to students of low incidence population with significant cognitive disabilities to develop domestic, vocational, and recreational/leisure, community and self-determination skills. Provide students receiving special education services with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university o Valid Texas teacher certificate in Special Education and content assigned o Experience in a special education classroom setting (preferred)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Models and instills a love of learning o Teaches special education life skills classes o Utilizes and implements special education programs adopted by Harmony Public Schools o Develops and implements Community Based Instruction appropriate to grade level o Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning. o Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students. o Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom. o Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. o Implements instructional programs adopted by Harmony for assigned students o Collects data to determine student’s strengths and weaknesses o Collects data in order to develop student’s standards-based IEPs o Collects data in order to measure student’s progress on IEPs o Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPs o Modifies the curriculum utilized by HPS based on the individual needs of each student o Assists general education teachers in implementing a modified curriculum o Provides case management duties for assigned students o Attends ARD meetings for assigned students o Prepares ARD paperwork for assigned students o Attends department, school, district and parent meetings. o Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees. o Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues. o Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. o Prepares required reports on students and activities o Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities o Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments. o Takes daily attendance o Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs o Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. o Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities. o Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Knowledge of curriculum and instruction. o Knowledge of special education laws and regulations. o Ability to lead a team of people for purposes of developing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities. o Ability to teach several lesson plans at the same time. o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

Revised on 3/3/2021

Job Descriptions – Human Resources Department o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o There may be special requirements for working with assigned students including lifting and positioning students, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. o Moderate travel is required.

Revised on 3/3/2021

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 – $96,581.09 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78245: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location