Secondary Special Education Teacher - Gateway College Preparatory School -Georgetown Texas

Position: SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL -GEORGETOWN TEXAS
Position type:

Teacher - special education/special education - secondary

Date posted:

7/17/2025

Location:

Gateway college preparatory school

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Job title:

secondary special education teacher

Reports to:

principal

Supervises: na

Flsa status: exempt position

Salary range: $57,000 - 70,222 annually

Days work: 187 a

Location:

gateway college preparatory school, georgetown texas

* sign on bonus $2000 stipend prorated
* Position summary:

Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Duties and responsibilities:

* work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods from recommendations made by the admission, review and dismissal (ard) committee.

* work closely with related service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented.

* develop and implement behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ard committee recommendations.

* participate in ard committee meetings.

* use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

* conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

* use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

* use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.

* help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.

* prepares and provides instruction based as outlined in the student's iep.

* collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop ieps through the ard committee process for each student assigned.

* create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

* take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

* plan and implement appropriate behavior support and social skills techniques, systems, instruction and activities.

* collect and analyze academic and behavior data to guide student supports.

* report and communicate student progress to parents.

* resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.

* be a positive role model for students.

* manage student behavior in accordance with student code of conduct and handbook.

* assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.

* attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.

* assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

* participates in all continuing professional development.

* compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.

* analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.

* protects confidentiality of students and their families.

* participates in performance improvement activities.

* support the mission and vision of the campus and district.

* adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.

* comply with policies established by federal and state law, including special education.

* perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and experiences required:

Knowledge of:

* principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing special education students in the subject and grade level assigned.

* strong knowledge of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of special needs students; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to special needs educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic.

Ability to:

* design, develop, and implement special education supports and subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.

* develop ieps based on the student needs.

* provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Experience:

* successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.

Education:

* bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

* valid texas teacher certifications: special education ec-12 and generalist or core subjects k-12 required, including esl

Competencies:

highly qualified with valid texas teaching certificate in grade and subject being taught along with ec-12 special education certification

Working conditions:

* duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.

* must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits…