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Position Description

Seeking a 6-12th Grade SPED Teacher at Great Hearts America in Irving, TX.

Subjects

General Education, Special Education

Grades

6-12

Company Description:

Great Hearts is a growing, multi-state network of 43 public, open-enrollment charter schools, committed to provide a high-quality, classical liberal arts education to more than 25,000 K-12 students in Texas, Arizona, and Louisiana.

At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, and also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students. Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy. Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Great Hearts SPED Coordinator Position Description:

*This position is based on campus.*

The Special Education Campus Coordinator (in collaboration with the Special Education Director, Regional Coordinator, and Campus Headmaster) will:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Child Centered Special Education Process on assigned campus.
• Ensure that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.

Benefits:
\xef\x82\xb7 Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
\xef\x82\xb7 Texas Teacher Retirement System

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
\xef\x82\xb7 Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (Preferred)
\xef\x82\xb7 Valid Texas Teacher Certification
\xef\x82\xb7 Special Education Certification/Appropriate Board Licensure

Experience:
\xef\x82\xb7 3 years of successful teaching experience
\xef\x82\xb7 Campus leadership experience
\xef\x82\xb7 Experience coaching/mentoring teachers and/or providing professional development

Special Knowledge/Skills:
\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to prepare appropriate individual education program (IEPs)
\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of various special education eligibility conditions and the challenges to learning

\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of curriculum in grades K through 12
\xef\x82\xb7 Basic computer skills
\xef\x82\xb7 Strong organization and communication (written and oral)
\xef\x82\xb7 Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents

Special Education at Great Hearts
\xef\x82\xb7 At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
\xef\x82\xb7 Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
\xef\x82\xb7 Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Primary Contact

Andrianna Salazar- asalazar@greatheartsamerica.org

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