SPED Elementary Educator

Position Overview

Elementary Educator in a language-based classroom designed to facilitate and integrate communication development into all areas of the academic curriculum. Functions as the primary case manager for each student.

• Develops academic objectives following the school’s adopted curriculum guidelines.
• Leads small and large group lessons utilizing the school’s adopted curriculum.
• Uses multi-sensory teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Understands and implements therapy goals for each student as guided by the speech-language pathologist.
• Develops and teaches learning strategies to students in collaboration with the speech-language pathologist.
• Develops and provides classroom behavior management strategies to the speech-language pathologist and para educator.
• Develops and implements individual behavior plans in collaboration with the Director of Student and Family Services.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding progress throughout the year via email and phone calls.
• Conducts ongoing informal observations and assessments to track student progress.
• Assesses academic progress based on curriculum three times and prepares written progress reports.
• Plans and leads two parent conferences per year.
• Communicates and coordinates with outside therapists for carryover of goals into the classroom.
• Supports the integrated fine arts and sciences program and nature education through collaborative planning.
• Participates in collaborative consultation team meetings as needed.
• Assists with afternoon carpool.
• Attends an overnight camp in the spring if assigned to lower or upper elementary program.
• Plans and coordinates class field trips.
• Fulfills professional development requirements as outlined by the school.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

• Current Teaching Certificate.
• SPED Certification Preferred.

Proficient in MS Office applications.

Since 1983, The Parish School has educated children ages 2–12 who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. This nationally recognized, special needs school in Houston, Texas provides an education for the entire family within the environment of a nurturing and safe 17-acre campus with an on‑site pediatric therapy clinic, The Carruth Center. Our personalized academic approach—with a focus on communication skills, social learning, independence, nature and the arts—allows children to thrive and grow.

The Parish School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender or religious affiliation.

Position: SPED Elementary Educator (26-27 School Year)

Location: Houston, TX

Job : 392

# of Openings: 2