Special Education Teacher-Elementary

NYOS Charter School • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYOS Charter School—Not Your Ordinary School—is 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. 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. This position is for a Special Education Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Program.

Requirements

• 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.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs and behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD Committee recommendations
• Work 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) Committee
• Work closely with related service personnel, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented
• Prepare classroom, materials and lesson plans and implement research-based instructional practices
• Observe, evaluate, remediate, and extend on students' academic performance, behavior, and social development
• Identify, modify, and adapt curriculum and approved instructional resources to meet various learning styles and needs of students
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to instruct students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class
• Monitor 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 environment
• Implement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress of students
• Utilize data to monitor learning and design lessons tailored to student needs
• Establish standards-based objectives for all lessons and utilize clear criteria for evaluating lessons
• Utilize efficient record-keeping procedures
• Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
• Meet professional criteria and obligations
• Administer standardized achievement and ability tests as required
• Interpret student performance data and implement approved Response to Intervention Tiers 1, 2 and 3
• Enforce NYOS Charter School rules and policies
• Actively 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 achievement
• Use audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessons
• Keep up to date with current educational issues
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated
• Exemplify through manner, words, and dress the high standards and expected behavior of the school
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 403b and 457 investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level