SPED Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. This role involves working closely with preschool-aged children, implementing lesson plans, and supporting their developmental needs through effective teaching strategies.

Duties

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Teaches multiple academic subjects in a resource room setting and/or provides in-class support through inclusion.
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• 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.
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Implements instructional programs adopted by Harmony for assigned students
• Collects data to determine student’s strengths and weaknesses
• Collects data in order to develop student’s standards-based IEPs
• Collects data in order to measure student’s progress on IEPs
• Collaborates with parents, teachers and other relevant staff members in developing and implementing IEPs
• Modifies the curriculum utilized by HPS based on the individual needs of each student
• Assists general education teachers in implementing a modified curriculum
• Provides case management duties for assigned students
• Attends ARD meetings for assigned students
• Prepares ARD paperwork for assigned students
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead a team of people for purposes of developing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities.
• Ability to teach several lesson plans at the same time.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Proficiency in literacy education and early math concepts.
• Knowledge of early intervention techniques for developmental support.
• Patience, creativity, and adaptability in teaching methods.
• Understanding of the unique needs of children with disabilities.

We invite qualified candidates who are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young learners to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $66,500.00 per year

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000 - $66,500