Texas Certified Special Education Secondary ELA Teacher

The Monarch School•Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

The Professional Educator implements The Monarch School’s integrated methodology to strengthen relationships with students and support their growth in the school’s four core goal areas. The role involves collaborating with Therapy Services, Therapeutic Support faculty, and academic leadership to provide consistent support for students’ therapeutic and educational needs. The educator plans and delivers instruction that accounts for individual differences and learning styles, supports student treatment plans and therapeutic agendas, and reports student progress as required. The position also includes supervising students during school activities and scheduled events, contributing to the Monarch community, participating in meetings and professional development, and cooperating with the Program Director to set and achieve yearly goals. The work takes place in a professional, confidential, and friendly environment and may involve challenging deadlines and stressful situations.

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 secondary English Language Arts certification, such as grades 6–12; certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Cooperative, collaborative team skills.
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 stand, kneel, stoop, and bend frequently.
Ability to move desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 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.
Collaborate with 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.
Appropriately 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.
Work 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.