Special Education Teacher

Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Compensation: $60,000 - $72,000 per year

Status: Exempt

Our School 

Houston Classical Charter School (“Houston Classical”) was chartered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to open in Houston in August 2020 beginning with kindergarten and first grade. The school has an accomplished and committed Board, which includes a founding Board and a Head of School. We are looking for experienced, dedicated, and motivated individuals who are excited by the challenge of being part of a new school. Houston Classical is founded on the idea that scholars can learn at a high level notwithstanding their zip code or background.

Mission of Houston Classical

Houston Classical’s mission is to ensure all scholars PreK-8 are successful through a classical approach, rigorous academics, character development, and structured environment to ensure success in high school, college and in life.

Teaching at Houston Classical

At Houston Classical, we believe that exceptional teaching is the cornerstone of student success. Our dedicated educators, who are committed both professionally and personally to fostering student achievement, play the most critical role in driving our scholars and school forward.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Have an unyielding belief that all scholars will achieve
• Desire to tailor instruction and “think outside of the box” to expose scholars to high quality and meaningful instruction at all times
• Set and hold scholars accountable for high academic and behavioral standards
• Design rigorous, inquiry-based lessons
• Immediately adjust lessons and teaching style if it is not resulting in academic and emotional growth
• Consider the various learning styles of scholars when planning and implement opportunities for all scholars to participate in every lesson
• Maintain impeccable order in the classroom with clear expectations and routines
• Develop and maintain a phenomenal room environment that is clean, organized and student centered
• Willingness to give and accept feedback in order to promote professional growth
• Willingness to be a public learner and participate in learning opportunities with colleagues
• Impeccable teacher attendance and punctuality is expected
• Superior communication skills
• Strong work ethic

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Certification in Special Education
• Demonstrated success working with scholars (preferred)
• You have some experience working with children, working within a classroom or youth development settings
• You exude integrity, self-awareness, grit and perseverance
• You take and implement feedback quickly while possessing a sense of humor
• You are hard-working, fast-learning, and exceptional
• You have a deep-seated belief that children can reach the highest bars we set for them
• You welcome the disruption of the status quo; and
• You are interested in working in a collaborative environment
• Texas state certification or eligible (preferred)

Houston Classical offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Houston Classical is an equal opportunity employer