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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - TX All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. In consultation with other school personnel, the Special Education Teacher: Provides educational services to students with disabilities Is responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction in the resource, inclusion, LID, and other instructional settings. Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in San Antonio (TX), Dallas/Ft. We currently provide over 28,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education, without the barriers that often come with private prep schools. We gladly prepare our graduates for success in the best universities in the nation, but our main purpose is the formation of the soul, heart, and mind. We believe that the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally. Exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) Texas Teacher Retirement System for employees Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university Valid Texas Generalist/Core content Teaching Certification with required endorsements or training for relevant subject and level Valid Texas Special Education Teaching Certification 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience in a K-12 school (preferred)   Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies Knowledge of educational technology applications 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. xywuqvp 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. Job Type: Full-time Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Education: ~ Bachelor's (Required) Special Education Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Special Education Teaching Certification (Required) Teaching Certification in a Generalist or Core Content Area (Required)