SPED Teacher

Special Education Teacher Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus.

I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.

Mission The mission of the Beta Academy Teacher is to establish a world-class classroom through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.

Qualifications: Education/Certification * Required: Special Education Certification with the State of Texas * Preferred: Bachelors Degree Reports To: Executive Director of Special Populations or Campus Principal Employment Terms: Full-time /10 month /Salary- $54,000-$61,500 / 100% Onsite Key Responsibilities: Instruction & Scholar Achievement: * Teach special education scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor --engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging.

* Implement the three BA non-negotiable instructional methods: Whole Brain Teaching, Interactive Scholar Notebooks, and Hands-On Learning.

* Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods.

* Foster a love of learning and celebrate scholarly successes.

* Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential.

* Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society.

I will recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect.

* Implement the technology and software programs provided by BA, Operating and using technology for optimum results.

I will ensure scholars also know how to operate and use technology and software provided.

* Monitor and assess scholars daily work to reflect excellence in neatness, thoroughness and scholar mastery of instructional goals.

I will ensure scholars do their best in every subject and use neat legible handwriting on assignments.

Anything but a scholars BEST is unacceptable.

* Take ownership of tutorials and apply the same standards as above.

* Take ownership of STAAR boot camps, assisting the homeroom teacher during their designated STAAR boot camp week.

* Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education scholars in regular classes with assignments.

* Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement through formal and informal testing.

* Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of scholars as stated in IEP.

* Collaborate with scholars, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

* Maintain confidentiality * Perform other duties as assigned * Stay current with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers * Schedule and conduct transfer ARDS and schedule services for Special Education scholars.

Professionalism & Communication: * Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, tutorials, cafeteria duty, parent nights and other assigned duties.

* Complete required training on time.

* Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity and unsupportive comments.

* Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times.

I will exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.

* Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

I will refrain from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media.

I will use professional communication on and off campus, refraining from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media.

Professional communication is used on and off campus.

* Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress.

I will apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to post with alcohol, cigarettes and bars etc.). * Regularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels, class behavior, assigned homework, academic needs, and any concerns.

* Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to read updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.

Other duties/ responsibilities: * As a Beta Academy team member, you must be able and willing to participate in all dance/ stomp productions throughout the academic school year.