Great Hearts Academies·Irving, Texas
The role involves planning and providing specially designed instructions for students receiving special education services. Responsibilities include drafting IEPs, facilitating process meetings, and collaborating with general education staff and parents.
Special Education Teachers and Coordinators - North Texas
Great Hearts Texas - North Texas DFW Academies
Reports To: Headmaster
FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried
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.
1-2 years teaching experience preferred.
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Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
US Work Authorization required
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.
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 in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree preferred, along with 1-2 years of special education experience. Candidates must hold a valid Texas Special Education Certification and a relevant Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area certification.
Market context
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