Special Education Teacher
The Role
Thrive Center for Success seeks skilled educators with a passion and drive to improve the
instructional quality of our school, that foster a welcoming environment within their
classroom for faculty and students, and serve students with autism and other developmental
disabilities in an innovative and transformative way.
Thrive utilizes the Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (CABAS)
model of instruction, and all teachers are expected to learn, internalize, and implement this
framework in their classrooms. For more on CABAS, visit cabasschools.org. The Special
Education Teacher reports to Thrive’s Principal while receiving supervisory feedback from
other team members including Thrive’s Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and CABAS
consultants.
Qualifications
Required:
• Able to lift 50 pounds, run 100 yards, drop/lift to one knee, go up/downstairs, and pass all verbal/physical competencies to be a fully certified Safety Care Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree
• Willingness to work on some evenings or other non-standard business hours, as required by the needs of the school and in accordance with the duties outlined above
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Texas Special Education certification
Highly Preferred:
• At least (1) year of classroom teaching experience in a special education setting
• General Education certifications; ESL supplemental, and Texas Reading Academy completion certificate*
• Fluency in Spanish
• Applied Behavior Analysis knowledge, training, and experience
• Experience working with students with autism
• Experience with the CABAS educational model for students with autism
*Classroom teachers who do not possess all of the following upon hire must obtain all certifications/certificates during the course of their first year in the classroom: Texas teacher certification in general education and special education, ESL certification add-on, Texas Reading Academy certificate.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Establish and execute daily routines, resources, and practices within the classroom.
• Provide ongoing supervision and ensure safety for all students within assigned class
• Supervise recess, carline, and lunch as assigned.
• Receive and adjust instructional practices based on feedback.
• Record, graph, and analyze instructional and learning data.
• Learn, internalize and implement principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in classroom model and teaching practices.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans that conform to the adopted curriculum and that factor each student’s unique learning circumstances, as appropriate and necessary.
• Conduct assessments of student progress.
• Complete necessary ARD paperwork and regular progress reports to best assist the student and to communicate progress to families.
• Continue to develop knowledge and skills by attending professional development opportunities and applying training to classroom teaching.
• Communicate learning needs to parents and report behavioral concerns or issues to parents, principal and other staff, as appropriate.
• Address student behavior as necessary, implement positive behavior reinforcements, and maintain a proper classroom management style conducive to student learning.
• Collaborate with other staff to implement each student’s individualized education program.
• Learn to and apply the use of information technology to implement the adopted curriculum, lesson plans, and individualized education program requirements to daily classroom teaching.
• Have timely communication with parents, diagnosticians, therapists and administration about student needs.
• Observe student behavior and learning and leverage student interests and learning abilities to work towards mastery of adopted curriculum and classroom lessons.
• Prepare activities for teaching assistants, if assigned.
• Supervise teacher assistants, if assigned.
• Ensure student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program.
• Offer training and resources to colleagues within and outside of Thrive.
• Consistently uphold professional obligations through efficient work habits such as establishing meeting schedules, continuously communicating in a positive and proactive manner, and honoring deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for classroom teaching positions begins at $55,000 and increases based on years of relevant experience, earned degrees, and current certifications. See the Teacher Salary Schedule for more information.
Thrive offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, and
time off via school holidays, summer break, and PTO. Thrive is a participant in the Teacher’s
Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To Apply: Visit www.thrivesuccess.org/jobs