Elementary Special Education Teacher

Elementary Special Education Teacher

NYOS Charter School Elementary SpEd - Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5855104

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NYOS Charter School

Special Education School Teacher Job Description

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher, Elementary/Secondary

Reports to:

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 1,800 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 a Special Education Teacher, Elementary/Secondary Program

• 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.

• 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…