Special Education Coordinator Job at Great Hearts Academies, San Antonio, TX

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  • Great Hearts Academies
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Great Hearts is hiring a Special Education Campus Coordinator at Forest Heights Lower School (5538 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240).

Special Education at Great Hearts:

  • At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
  • Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
  • Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Position Summary:

The Special Education Campus Coordinator (in collaboration with the Special Education Director, Regional Coordinator, and Campus Headmaster) will:

  • Coordinate all aspects of the Child Centered Special Education Process on assigned campus.
  • Ensure that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

  • Master’s Degree (Preferred)
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certification
  • Special Education Certification/Appropriate Board Licensure

Experience:

  • 3 years of successful teaching experience
  • Campus leadership experience in Special Education (2 years)
  • Experience coaching/mentoring teachers and/or providing professional development

Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • Ability to prepare appropriate individual education program (IEPs)
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
  • Knowledge of various special education eligibility conditions and the challenges to learning
  • Knowledge of curriculum in grades K through 12
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong organization and communication (written and oral)
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and parents

Benefits:

  • Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
  • Texas Teacher Retirement System

Additional Requirements:

  • Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.
  • Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.
  • Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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