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Special Education Teacher - Manor, TX

Qualifications

Required:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Special Education Teachers: Hold an active Special Education K-12 and core content certificate
• Minimum 1-2 years of teaching experience
• Can pass a criminal background check



Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon credentials and experience, ranging from $61,800 min to $82,500 max (Teacher salary here), paid out on a 12-month basis.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services
• Mental Health and Wellness Supports: Employee Assistance Access for All Employees with access to counseling services. If on benefits, additional wellness resources are available.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave, as well as all school holidays
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support

Growth and Development

• Teacher Leader Opportunities, including AP-in-Training Cohort. Leader Residency Program, Grade Team Lead, Social Media Manager, District Content Lead, etc.
• Training on multiple EdTech platforms, including Canva, NWEA, I-Ready, Bullseye, Bibliotech, Google Classroom, Promethon Technologies, Flipgrid, Fronline, and Branching Minds
• Training on curriculum, including Eureka K-5 Math, Carnegie Learning, IXL DeAlba, SummitK12 (Science), Amplify, Odell, Lowman, Studies Weekly, TCI, SAVVAS, Creative Curriculum (PK- Teaching Strategies), Amplify - mClass
• Teacher-led campus Projects and Initiatives that vary by campus. Some examples include, but are not limited to: Community Garden, Orchestra Club, Anime Club, Youth Adult Leadership Programming, High School Work Study Teaching Assistant Program, Jazz Team, Multicultural Club, Flag Football, Creative Writing Club, First Down Fan Club, Video Game Club, Afterschool Athletics through Sky Hawks Sports Academy, etc.

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education. It is your primary responsibility to prepare all students with the academic and social skills necessary to persist and engage productively in their communities. However, learning does not stop in the classroom. At Compass Rose, we engage with the community regularly, asking families what they want to see from their graduates, listening to them and taking their wishes seriously, and we use the information we learn to shape our schools. Our goal is to always align our program with the desires of our community. To this end, you teach:

• A set of college-bound, academically and culturally relevant skills that prepares students to be successful in college and the competitive world beyond.
• A set of social/emotional skills related to how we treat one another, work as a team, and coach ourselves to work through the challenges we face.

Your Responsibilities

Planning

• Directs, monitors, and mentors teacher fellows working with students who have disabilities.
• Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which the student may need extra or modified educational services.
• Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.
• Identifies students' needs and develops related lessons and teaching plans.
• Develops an integrated plan for the education of each child by collaborating with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical and school staff.
• Develops individualized education programs (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensure each student's activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.

Instructional Delivery

• Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs.
• Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and makes modifications as necessary.
• Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student's needs are met and plans are followed.
• Maintains knowledge of special education teaching methods, research, and best practices through professional development and study.

Learning Environment

• Procedures, routines, and transitions are clear and efficient, creating a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Consistently engages in community and restorative circles with students.
• The teacher builds trust authentically and cares for the whole child as well as the family unit the child is a part of.
• Advocates for the needs of students in the classroom.

Professional Practices and Responsibilities

• Ensures programs comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); ensures each applicable student is provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is properly modified for his/her individual needs.
• Develops, completes, and maintains all paperwork mandated by local, state, and federal guidelines, laws, and regulations.
• Meet professional standards in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators and Compass Rose Employee handbook/policies. (e.g., attendance, professional appearance, and behaviors, timeliness to work, meeting deadlines, using discretion with confidential information, using good judgment in performing responsibilities)
• Set short- and long-term professional goals based on self-assessment, reflection, and supervisor feedback.
• Engage in professional learning communities and meetings
• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly regarding students' academic and social/emotional growth.
• Exemplify the mission, vision, and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents, and families.

Other School Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic grade books and timely submission of grades
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins and observation debrief meetings
• Provide after-school or Saturday tutoring as well as student recruitment events
• Attend campus and network professional development
• participate actively in a minimum number of student recruitment events annually (as determined and network and school guidance).
• Hold and attend parent-teacher meetings and report-card pick-up.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings

• Are flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Are excited to contribute to a growing and changing organization
• Can build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Are committed to restorative justice and keeping students in class to learn
• Know how to look for clarity in moments of ambiguity
• Are receptive to consistent feedback and coaching
• Are resilient through challenges with a sense of optimism and perseverance
• Have a track record of going above and beyond in the service of students and families

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Some working conditions that are required for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Standing (Frequently)
• Bending (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds (Frequently)
• Hearing on the phone and in person (Occasionally)
• working outside - Occasionally
• Reading (Frequently)
• Exposure to loud noises (Frequently)
• Working in confined areas (Occasionally)
• Travel to other work sites within a 25-mile radius (Seldom)

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

This position may be partially or fully funded from federal grants or programs, state grants, philanthropic grants, or local sources.