Beta Academy - Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Region: 4
School District/Employer: Beta Academy
District Category/Employer: Charter/Private,
Position: Teacher,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Special Education
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
School: Beta Academy
Campus Description: 10929 Almeda-Genoa Road
Houston, TX 77075

www.betaacademy.org
Date Posted: 4/26/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: Job Description
Special Education Teacher

Instruction & Scholar Achievement:

Teach special education scholars the importance of hard work through joyful rigor --engaging, dynamic learning that is academically, intellectually and personally challenging.
Implement the three BA non-negotiable instructional methods: Whole Brain Teaching, Interactive Scholar Notebooks, and Hands-On Learning.
Understand that classroom observational feedback/scores will emphasize the successful implementation of the above teaching methods.
Foster a love of learning and celebrate scholar successes.
Challenge scholars to reach their highest potential.
Model and promote BA character traits to scholars and stress the importance of each scholar being a responsible, contributing citizen to society. I will recognize and reward scholars for displaying BA character traits and uphold zero tolerance for bullying and disrespect.
Implement the technology and software programs provided by BA, Operating and using technology for optimum results. I will ensure scholars also know how to operate and use technology and software provided.
Monitor and assess scholars’ daily work to reflect excellence in neatness, thoroughness and scholar mastery of instructional goals. I will ensure scholars do their best in every subject and use neat legible handwriting on assignments. Anything but a scholars BEST is unacceptable.
Take ownership of tutorials and apply the same standards as above.
Take ownership of STAAR boot camps, assisting the homeroom teacher during their designated STAAR boot camp week.
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education scholars in regular classes with assignments.
Conduct ongoing assessments of scholar achievement through formal and informal testing.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of scholars as stated in IEP.
Collaborate with scholars, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Maintain confidentiality
Perform other duties as assigned
Stay current with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers
Schedule and conduct transfer ARDS and schedule services for Special Education scholars.




Professionalism & Communication:

Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, tutorials, cafeteria duty, parent nights and other assigned duties.
Complete required training on time.
Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity and unsupportive comments.
Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. I will exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.
Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. I will refrain from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. I will use professional communication on and off campus, refraining from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus.
Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress. I will apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to post with alcohol, cigarettes and bars etc.).
Regularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels, class behavior, assigned homework, academic needs, and any concerns.
Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to read updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.

 

Other duties/ responsibilities:

As a Beta Academy team member, you must be able and willing to participate in all dance/ stomp productions throughout the academic school year.

Qualifications: Required Degree:
4 Year Degree

Texas SPED EC-12 Teaching Certification
Salary Range:
Benefits:
How To Apply: Please submit your application on the Beta Academy website

Copy/paste link below into web browser:

https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6178591.careers?CareersSearch

Contact Person:

Name: Latisha Andrews
Email: humanresources@betaacademy.org
Address: 10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
City: Houston
State: Harris
Zip: 77034
Phone: (832) 331-2460
Fax: