Special Education Teacher - Part-time

OTHER ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Paid holidays, if applicable
• In-service days

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is for a qualified and highly trained special education teacher with flexibility in teaching style, ability to work in a highly supportive multi-disciplinary setting, and enjoys small student to teacher ratios. Teachers who apply should have classroom experience in teaching students with autism and other neurodiverse learning styles. This position is a temporary substitute teaching position with the potential to become a regular part-time teaching role in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Texas Teacher’s Certification
• At least 3 years successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Other qualifications as the Administrators deem appropriate

Reports to: Monarch Prep Co-owners

Terms of Employment: Part-Time, June-August

Job Requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and understanding of students with neurodiverse learnings styles

Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students

Knowledge of how to effectively instruct students with neurodiverse learning styles using research-based instruction and strategies

Understanding the function of behaviors and implementing strategies to decrease maladaptive behavior and increase appropriate behaviors

Ability to use technology, such as Smart Board, Microsoft apps, etc

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare and implement lessons that reflect strengths, needs and accommodations for individual student differences

Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional and behavioral goals, objectives, and methods

Use technologies in the teaching/learning process

Consistently assess student achievement through informal testing and data collection

Provide or supervise personal care, medical care and/or feeding of students

Present a positive role model for a student that supports the mission of Monarch Prep

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students

Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to student’s treatment plan and as instructed through Registered Behavior Therapy training

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents

Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members

Keep administrators fully informed with respect to conditions and needs of the classroom and of new techniques and materials being used

Promote professional improvement through reading educational journals and books, exploring educational research, enrolling in college courses, participating in staff development activities, and membership in professional organizations

Follow all rules, regulations, and policies as detailed in employee handbook, and follow directives from administrators

Follow attendance policy as detailed in employee handbook

Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and present subject matter according to established guidelines

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Prepare for, attend, and participate in parent planning meetings as required

Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s)

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise assigned teacher aide(s), RBTs, and/or volunteer(s); Mentor new teaching staff, as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; participate in training as required by administrators

Environmental Factors/Demands: Potential for regionwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; may be required lifting and positioning students; controlling behavior through physical restraint; may also routinely be exposed to students that exhibit physical and verbal aggression toward staff that is directly linked to the student’s disability; may be exposed to biological hazards or bodily fluids due to student behavior

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must pass a criminal history background check and drug screening

AAP/EEO Statement

Monarch Preparatory, LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Monarch Preparatory, LLC team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 3 years (Preferred)
• working with autistic students: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25