Harmony Public Schools Austin Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Austin, TX Full Time

Harmony School of Science is looking for Elementary Special Education Teachers

Goal: Provide supplemental intervention services, in small group settings, to students who are experiencing academic challenges.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
o Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
o Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (required for ESL/Bilingual, SPED and
preferred for other subjects).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
o Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the
students.
o Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
o Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
o Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
o Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony w ith the goals, establish clear
objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
o Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location
provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
o Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
o Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
o Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
o Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
o Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law , district policy, and administrative regulations.
o Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
o Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
o Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
o Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department
heads, evaluate their job performance.
o Maintain and improve professional competence.
o Participate in district and campus staff development.
o Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
o Maintain a professional relationship w ith colleagues.
o Establish and maintain open lines of communication w ith students, parents, and community members.
o Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes.
o Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
o Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher)
o Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
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
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 – $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teacher Certification for any Content Area (Preferred)
• Texas Special Education Teacher Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location