Paradigm Development Center Hiring for Middle School Teacher Job at Houston, TX Full Time

Paradigm Development Center (PDC) is hiring for the 2022-2023 school year.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in the area of Special Education OR 2+ years as an educator of students with disabilities.
• Middle School Generalist (Grades 4-8).
• Valid Texas teaching certificate OR 2+ years as an educator of students with disabilities.

Attributes

• A passion for students, especially students with disabilities
• An authentic personality
• Great interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills with students and staff (a positive attitude & strong interpersonal skills)
• Must possess the ability to develop & maintain trusting relationships with all the students
• Strong organizational abilities
• Effective decision-maker (follows through on decisions)
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA) to build daily & weekly lesson plans
• Ability to design individualized lessons
• High-level of social and emotional intelligence
• Maintains adequate and current knowledge of developments within the respective teaching areas and within the areas of instruction and learning

• Establish and implement effective classroom & behavior management procedures
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of Student Education Plans
• Utilizes instructional materials and other educational resources in a competent and effective manner
• Is competent in technology for instructional purposes as well as for record-keeping, administrative, and other non-instructional uses as may be required
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the lead teacher & school director
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences integrating different learning methods in order to motivate and inspire students
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from the school director
• Ability to differentiate instruction and integrate learning

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with other teachers and the director about student progress
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other documents in the proper programs
• Ensure student education programs and daily lessons plans are appropriately written and implemented
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis
• Ensure that the school curriculum is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Demonstrate support for the student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with parents
• Recognize the differing strengths and needs of individual students with reading difficulties

Contract Length:

• 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Yes

Typical start time:

• 8:30 AM

Typical end time:

• 3:00 PM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• A job for which people with autism & other disabilities are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $2,200.00 – $2,777.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location