SPED Teacher/Coordinator-SST Hill Country Elementary

School of Science & Technology•San Antonio, TX

72d•$65,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The SPED Teacher/Coordinator coordinates Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia programs in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements. The role ensures effective instructional and related services are provided in accordance with IEPs and 504 plans developed around individual student needs. The position supports students with disabilities through program planning and implementation, progress monitoring, accommodations and modifications, collaboration with educators and families, and participation in ARD/504 processes. It also maintains required records and helps ensure instructional environments are safe, accessible, and conducive to learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead people and achieve results through working with others.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, with flexibility when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy.
Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of special education teaching experience (preferred).
Valid Texas Educator Certification with the required special education endorsement (preferred).

Responsibilities

Train staff who work with special populations, general education teachers, and other personnel, and ensure they understand and comply with student confidentiality requirements under state and federal law.
Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
Assist school administration with scheduling classes for special education instruction.
Assist in planning and implementing staff development and in-service programs related to special education.
Monitor the academic progress of SPED/504 students through formative and summative evaluations, and use assessment results to coordinate instruction and scheduling.
Compile, maintain, submit, and file physical and electronic reports, records, and other documents required by district, state, and federal laws.
Ensure special education classrooms and instructional environments are safe, organized, accessible, and conducive to learning.
Communicate in writing and orally with parents, students, principals, and teachers about student progress.
Collaborate with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals on school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 students’ instructional needs are met.
Advocate for SPED/504 students to support equitable educational opportunities.
Communicate instructional expectations to students and keep them informed of their progress.
Support teachers and administrators in implementing appropriate strategies for students with disabilities.
Support implementation of IEP accommodations and modifications in general education classrooms and during special education service time.
Ensure implementation of an instructional program informed by knowledge of learning styles and modalities.
Disseminate modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to relevant teachers and personnel in a timely manner and maintain related documentation.
Plan, develop, implement, and administer programs and services to meet identified needs, including developing and implementing new programs and services.
Plan, prepare, and facilitate ARD/504 meetings and serve on the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/504 Committee.
Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological, and physiological data presented to the committee.
Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
Establish new objectives based on evaluation-team findings for presentation as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
Assess the relationship between student performance and handicapping conditions.
Perform related work as required.