Secondary Special Education- Academics

Position: Secondary Special Education-Essential Academics
NYOS Charter School
Special Education School Teacher

Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher, Secondary Essential Academic Program

Reports to:

Secondary Principal
Service days: 190

About NYOS: NYOS Charter School-Not Your Ordinary School-is a free public charter school founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted more out of education for their children. Through a commitment to our students, staff, and academic excellence, we have grown to serve over 1,600 students in PreK through 12th grade.

Why Work at NYOS Charter School? At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student through rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and civic engagement. Our community values diversity, collaboration, and strong relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Community Culture:
Supportive and inclusive environment with small class sizes and unique traditions.
Opportunities for feedback and mentorship from tenured teachers.
Collaborative planning spaces for team and subject-level innovation.

Flexibility and Autonomy:
Teachers have the autonomy to innovate and personalize instruction.
All staff are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute creatively.

Long-Term Sustainability:
Continuous learning through embedded professional development and workshops.
Healthy work-life balance with unique break schedules and half-day Fridays.
Empowerment to influence positive change within the organization.
Join us to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and advance your career in a nurturing and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Role:
This position is for an Special Education Teacher, Secondary Essential Academic Program

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate required.
Texas ESL certification required.
Valid Special Education teaching certificate required.
Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

Professional

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and implement IEPs and behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD Committee recommendations
Work collaboratively with colleagues to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements and from recommendations made by the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee
Work closely with related service personnel, paraprofessionals, and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented
Prepare classroom, materials and lesson plans and implement research-based instructional practices
Observe, evaluate, remediate, and extend on students' academic performance, behavior, and social development
Identify, modify, and adapt curriculum and approved instructional resources to meet various learning styles and needs of students
Utilize a variety of teaching methods to instruct students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class
Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, study trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Implement and maintain effective classroom management to ensure continual progress of students
Utilize data to monitor learning and design lessons tailored to student needs
Establish standards-based objectives for all lessons and utilize clear criteria for evaluating lessons
Utilize efficient record-keeping procedures
Communicate with parents and guardians to discuss student progress
Meet professional criteria and obligations
Administer standardized achievement and ability tests as required
Interpret student performance data and implement approved Response to Intervention Tiers 1, 2 and 3
Enforce NYOS Charter School rules and policies
Actively participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement
Use audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessons
Keep up to date with current educational issues
Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated
Exemplify through manner, words, and dress the high standards and expected behavior of the school
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Professional Requirements:
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information concerning students, parents, staff, and classroom incidents
Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
Follow NYOS standard procedures for communication, interaction, and discipline as outlined in the NYOS Staff Handbook

Work Environment:
This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as…