Special Education Teacher - Georgetown Texas

special education teacher - georgetown texas

special education teacher - georgetown texas orenda education gateway college preparatory school - georgetown, texas open in google maps

this job is also posted in esc region 12

job : 5872638
Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
posted: aug 05, 2026 12:00 am (utc)
starting date: immediately

job title: elementary special education teacher
reports to: principal
supervises: na
flsa status: exempt position
salary range: $57,000 - $70,222annually
days work: 187 a
location: gateway college preparatory school, georgetown texas
stipend: special education sign on $2000

*** tia designated teachers encouraged to apply***

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.

• 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 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 texasteacher certifications: special education ec12,ec-6 or ec-4 , including esl
• reading academy

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

• duties involve walking,…