Texas Certified Special Education Secondary Teacher

The Monarch School•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

The Professional Educator implements the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationships with students and support their growth in the four core goal areas of The Monarch School. The role works collaboratively with Therapy Services, Therapeutic Support faculty, and academic leadership to provide consistent support for students’ therapeutic and educational needs. The educator plans and implements lessons responsive to individual differences and learning styles, supports student treatment plans and therapeutic agendas, and reports student progress in designated formats. The educator supervises and supports students throughout the school day and at activities such as lunch, carpool, off-campus activities, and community meetings. The role may also facilitate a Student Committee and support extracurricular or social events beyond the school day. The educator cooperates with the Program Director on yearly goals, participates in professional learning and school meetings, and performs other duties as assigned. Working conditions include varied challenges and deadlines in a highly professional, confidential, and friendly environment. The position can be stressful at times and requires the ability to remain calm, think logically, and solve problems. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending, as well as moving desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree.
Valid teaching certification meeting state requirements; the certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Special education certification; the certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Grade-appropriate secondary education certification; the certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Cooperative team skills and a collaborative approach.
Ability to support and model the school’s philosophy, goals, and vision in words and actions.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Broad knowledge of 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; frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, bending, and moving desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of 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 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 specific 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/or 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.
Punctually attend and actively participate in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and in-services as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.