Texas Certified Special Education Elementary Teacher
About The Position
The Monarch School and Institute provides innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. Its learner-centered approach supports student progress in four core goal areas. The Professional Educator implements the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationships with students and supports student growth across the school’s four core goals. The role works closely with Therapy Services, Therapeutic Support faculty, academic leadership, and the Leadership Team to deliver instruction consistent with students’ therapeutic needs. The position reports to the Program Director.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree.
- Valid teaching certification meeting state requirements; certificate must be uploaded with the application.
- Special Education certification; certificate must be uploaded with the application.
- Grade-appropriate Elementary Education certification; certificate must be uploaded with the application.
- Demonstrated cooperative and collaborative team skills.
- Ability to support and model the school’s philosophy, goals, and vision in words and actions.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Broad technology and computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps, and web-based learning.
- Ability to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and solve problems.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to frequently stand, kneel, stoop, and bend, and to move desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a teacher, with sufficient time spent teaching special education (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Learn and implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with students.
- Work with and learn from Therapy Services and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences that support students’ therapeutic needs.
- Collaborate in developing and implementing student treatment plans.
- Learn curriculum models as directed, including social mapping, cognitive coaching, relationship development (DIR®), sensory integration, reflective teaching, problem-based learning, and academic focus areas.
- Implement instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
- Plan and implement lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
- Support and coordinate students’ therapeutic agendas in coordination with the Leadership Team.
- Report student progress in designated formats at specified intervals and in a timely manner.
- Support and supervise students at all times.
- Supervise lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community/Greenstones meetings as scheduled or necessary.
- Facilitate a Student Committee, if assigned.
- Support extracurricular and social events beyond the school day to build the Monarch community.
- Cooperate with the Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
- Participate in continuing professional education as directed by the Program Director.
- Know and be able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
- Attend and actively participate punctually in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and in-services as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
