School of Science & Technology Hiring for SPED Teacher (5th-6th/6th-8th Grade) Job at San Antonio, TX Full Time

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
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  Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (required for ESL/Bilingual, SPED and preferred for other subjects).

• Must be registered for the next available exam.

• Must be enrolled in a Texas Educator Preparation Program.
• Must obtain a certification/deficiency plan from the program for each certificate area.

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in SST Schools with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district and campus staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner on the platform the school utilizes.
• Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
• Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.

About School of Science & Technology:

School of Science and Technology Public SchoolsThe School of Science and Technology are public charter schools accredited and audited by the Texas Education Agency. SST operates under the Riverwalk Education Foundation, a nonprofit corporation in San Antonio, Texas and was established exclusively for educational, scientific and literary purposes with the primary objective of establishing science, technology, engineering and math focused public charter schools.SST District Core Ethical Values Accountability, Caring, Citizenship, Dedication, Honesty, Integrity, Kindness, Respectfulness, and Responsibility. SST Organizational Values M.A.G.I.C. M >> Moral CompassA >> AccountabilityG >> GenerosityI >> InnovationC >> Citizenship SST College, Career, & Military Readiness Program Mission and Beliefs The mission of the SST High School CCMR Program is to lead all students to achieve college,career and military readiness standards so that they graduate college-ready, career-ready andmilitary-ready and inspired to pursue postsecondary opportunities actively. Through our college,career and military readiness guidance program, all students will be challenged to explore theirpassions, interests, and talents leading to continued growth and engagement. As a result, allstudents will be able to identify personal strengths that can be applied to achieve their academic,career, and personal/social goals. SST High School CCMR Program Beliefs: All students have significance and worth. All students – regardless of ability, age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation-shallhave equal access to all services (academic, career, and personal/social) provided bythe CCMR program and the school. With a comprehensive college, career and military guidance program and the rightsocial and emotional support, all students can achieve outstanding results andgraduate from high school, college, career and military ready. Project Lead The WayPLTW courses are nationally standardized, project-based courses that prepare students for college-level work and their career paths. PLTW curriculum empowers students to solve real-world challenges through engaging and hands-on learning projects. SST offers PLTW programs in three career pathways: Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science. Program offerings vary by campus. PLTW EngineeringAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Engineering pathway courses teach students to develop the problem-solving mindset of an engineer. Throughout the four-year course work, students will engage in real-life challenges such as designing a home or programming a robotic arm. SST Engineering Course Sequence: PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design; PLTW Aerospace Engineering; PLTW Principles of Engineering; PLTW Engineering Design and Development. PLTW Biomedical ScienceAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Biomedical Science pathway courses allow students to see themselves in the role of biomedical professionals as they solve real-world challenges, such as preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease and investigating the death of a fictional person. SST Biomedical Science Course Sequence: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science; PLTW Human Body Systems; PLTW Medical Interventions; PLTW Biomedical Innovations. PLTW Computer ScienceAvailable under the STEM endorsement – Programming and Software Development pathway courses empower students with in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they choose. SST Programming and Software Development Course Sequence: PLTW Computer Science Essentials; PLTW Computer Science Principles; AP Computer Science A; Game Programming and Design.