Special Education Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools•San Antonio, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher, you will have the opportunity to change lives through education as you connect and work one-on-one with students needing special support to understand both their capabilities and disabilities as you develop and apply personalized learning approaches and programs that support their growth, progress, and success. This position may be available at multiple Legacy Traditional Schools campuses. During the interview process, we'll discuss your preferred location(s) and current openings. Please note that not all locations may have active vacancies at the time you apply, and placement will be based on current hiring needs and availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A current special education certification with proper endorsement(s) according to state and federal standards.
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Two plus years SPED Teaching experience and proven proficiency and experience in the subject of focus and specialty area of this position.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that cultivates learning, engages the interests of the students and allows them to perform at their very best.
Utilize direct instruction techniques to guide our students through a variety of activities designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth that is needed for primary school success!
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media; consistent with the physical limitations of the provided location and the needs and capabilities of the individuals involved.
The Special Education Teacher assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Recognizes and evaluates the learning and other disabilities of students on a regular basis; seeks the assistance or referral of district specialists as required.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Explore individual needs and give side-by-side support to discover how each student best learns and develop personalized solutions to each students’ learning style and abilities.
Master our proven curriculum as you implement our philosophy of education and guide the learning process and students toward the achievement of the curriculum goals.
The Special Education Teacher evaluates each student’s learning capabilities and celebrates student accomplishments.
Encourage students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives.
Creating positive, powerful energy that fuels our school spirit. Filling our campuses with exceptional students and diverse talent. Modeling our values, inspiring others and having fun. Solving matters with composure, integrity and compassion. Immersing yourself in significant connections with our students, parents, and fellow educators. Having a passion for teaching others, helping others learn, and celebrating their success. Participating in events outside of normal hours.
The Special Education Teacher is an active role requiring lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required.
Other duties as assigned.