SPED Teacher -SST Northwest

School of Science & Technology • San Antonio, TX

18h • $60,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The SPED Teacher coordinates Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia programs in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements, ensuring effective instructional and related services in accordance with IEPs and 504 plans developed around individual student needs. The role supports students with disabilities, their families, teachers, and school administrators through instructional planning, progress monitoring, accommodations, and collaboration.

The position also supports the planning and delivery of staff development, facilitates ARD/504 meetings, maintains required records, and advocates for equitable educational opportunities. The work takes place in an office setting and may involve prolonged desk work in one location and occasional light lifting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Special Education Certification (required).
• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead people and achieve results through collaboration.
• 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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia programs in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Ensure provision of effective instructional and related services according to students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
• Train special-population teachers, general education teachers, and other staff, 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 SPED instruction.
• Assist in planning and implementing staff development and in-service programs related to special education.
• Monitor SPED/504 students’ academic progress through formative and summative evaluations, and use assessment results to coordinate instruction and scheduling.
• Compile, maintain, submit, and file physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by district, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure SPED classrooms and instructional environments are safe, organized, accessible, and conducive to learning.
• Communicate orally and in writing with parents, students, principals, and teachers about student progress.
• Collaborate with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals on schoolwide 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 ensure equitable educational opportunities.
• Communicate instructional expectations to students and keep them informed of their progress.
• Support teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of 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 that uses knowledge of learning styles, modalities, and correlations.
• Ensure timely distribution of modifications, accommodations, and IEPs to relevant teachers and personnel, 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 recommendation to the ARD Committee.
• Assess the relationship between student performance and handicapping conditions.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time