Texas Certified Special Education Teacher

Description

The Monarch School and Institute is dedicated to providing innovative, therapeutic education for individuals with neurological differences—such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder, learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, and seizure disorders. We offer a learner‑centered approach that helps students progress in four core goal areas.

Program Director

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Teaching Certification that meets state requirements – the certificate is to be uploaded with your application.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Teacher with sufficient time spent teaching special education (preferred).

• Implement the Monarch Integrated Methodology to strengthen relationship development with all students.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Services department and Therapeutic Support faculty to ensure consistent language, actions, and experiences for students to support their therapeutic needs.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of student treatment plans.
• Learn and apply curriculum models such as social mapping, cognitive coaching, relationship development (DIR), sensory integration, reflective teaching, problem‑based learning, and academic focus areas.
• Execute instructional strategies and programs as directed by academic leadership.
• Plan and deliver lessons that address individual differences and student learning styles.
• Support and coordinate students’ therapeutic agenda in coordination with the Leadership Team.
• Report student progress in designated formats at specific intervals and in a timely manner.
• Appropriately support and supervise students/learners at all times.
• Supervise lunch, carpool, off‑campus activities and community/Greenstones meetings as scheduled or as necessary.
• Facilitate a Student Committee, if assigned.
• Build the school community by supporting extracurricular and/or social events beyond the school day.
• Cooperate with the Program Director to set and attain yearly goals.
• Participate in continuing professional education as directed by the Program Director.
• Be knowledgeable about and able to reference the Faculty Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook.
• Punctually attend and actively participate in staff meetings, faculty meetings, and in‑services as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates cooperative team skills and is collaborative.
• Supports and models the philosophy, goals, and visions of the school in words and actions.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technology/computer skills – broad knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Promethean board, Google apps and web‑based learning.

Working conditions involve a wide variety of challenges and deadlines. The best candidate should be able to perform well under pressure, think logically, remain calm, and be a great problem solver. Although the position is emotionally rewarding and provides endless opportunities for positive impact, it can be stressful  role requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, frequent standing, kneeling, stooping, and bending, and the ability to move desks, classroom equipment, and adaptive equipment.

The environment is highly professional, confidential, and friendly.