SPED Teacher/Coordinator needed for SST North Campuses

School of Science & Technology•Houston, TX

7h•$63,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The SPED Teacher/Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia Programs across SST North Campuses. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and district requirements, and guarantees the effective provision of instructional and related services according to IEPs and 504 plans, tailored to individual student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience.
Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement.
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

Responsibilities

Trains teachers of a special population, general education teachers, and other staff on confidentiality of students in accordance with state and federal laws.
Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings.
Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs for special education.
Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress through formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet educational goals, and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
Compiles, maintains, submits, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state, and federal laws.
Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized, and conducive to learning, with accessibility for all students.
Establishes and maintains written and oral communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers regarding student progress.
Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals on school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents.
Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 students' instructional needs are met.
Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure equitable educational opportunities.
Communicates with students on instructional expectations and progress.
Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementing appropriate strategies for students with disabilities.
Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in general education classrooms and during Special Education service time.
Ensures implementation of the instructional program utilizing knowledge of learning styles and modalities.
Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to relevant teachers and personnel, and maintains related documentation.
Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including new program development.
Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/504 Committee.
Participates in placement decisions based on data presented to the committee.
Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
Establishes new objectives based on evaluation team findings for presentation to the ARD Committee.
Assesses the relationship between student performance and handicapping conditions.
Performs related work as required.