SECONDARY ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER -GATEWAY COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TEXAS

Secondary Elementary Special Education Teacher – Gateway College Prep School, Georgetown, Texas Job ID: 5457630 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Feb 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Details Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher (K-6) Reports To: Principal Supervises: NA FLSA Status: Exempt Position Salary Range: $57,000 - 70,222 Annually Days Worked: 187 A Location: Gateway College Preparatory School, Georgetown, Texas Sign On Bonus: $2,000 Stipend Pro-rated Position Summary Provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Responsibilities Work collaboratively with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods from ARD committee recommendations. Work closely with related service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented. Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD committee recommendations. Participate in ARD committee meetings. Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Prepare and provide instruction as outlined in the student’s IEP. Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process for each student assigned. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Plan and implement appropriate behavior support and social skills techniques, systems, instruction and activities. Collect and analyze academic and behavior data to guide student supports. Report and communicate student progress to parents. Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner. Be a positive role model for students. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook. Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal. Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned. Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Participate in all continuing professional development. Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required. Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs. Protect confidentiality of students and their families. Participate in performance improvement activities. Support the mission and vision of the campus and district. Adhere to policies and procedures of the campus and district. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including special education. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching special education students; child growth, development and behavior characteristics of special needs students; educational curriculum and instructional goals; behavior management and shaping strategies; conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic factors. Ability to: Design, develop, and implement special education supports and subject area curriculum based on best practices; develop IEPs based on student needs; provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students. Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; valid Texas Teacher certifications: Special Education EC-12 and Generalist or Core Subjects K-12 required, including ESL; Attend Reading Academy training. Competencies Highly qualified with valid Texas teaching certificate in grade and subject being taught along with EC-12 Special Education certification. Working Conditions Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, indoor and outdoor activities and some lifting. Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health that permits effective performance of duties. Regularly lifts and carries 1–25 pounds. Requires high level of mental alertness and ability to tolerate high levels of stress. Benefits Medical plan: if enrolled in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution toward employees' premiums. Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System Telehealth Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability 403b and 457b Investment Plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance Legal Services Job Requirements A formal application is required for consideration of an Orenda Education employment opportunity. Go to and click on WORK FOR US! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Marta Perez‑Guerra, HR & Recruiting Coordinator 2951 Williams Drive Georgetown, Texas 78628 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL