Charter School - Huntsville - Sam Houston State

Description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities.

With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities.

Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.

SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
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Title
Charter School - Elementary Classroom Teacher (Special Education)

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

According to the Sam Houston State University Charter School Hiring Schedule.

Occupational Category
Professional

Department
Charter School

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date
07/18/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field. Experience in special education, teaching, or a related field preferred. Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school from Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Creates and maintains an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals.

Primary Responsibilities

Implements and administers into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum, which is aligned with the Texas State Standards. Ensures the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment. Creates and maintains a positive and orderly learning condition in the physical education environment. Develops and implements the Components of an Effective Lesson for instruction. Analyzes student progress and provides appropriate instruction. Provides a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times. Ensures assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times. Develops a classroom/school climate that promotes positive learning conditions. Works professionally and cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students, and the community. Integrates technology into the instructional program. Ensures developmentally appropriate skills and activities are implemented. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to provide instruction in an elementary physical education setting. Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.

Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy. Maintains and improves professional competence. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

The Charter School Special Education Specialist supervises support of all Special Education services for K-6 students at all campuses.

This includes:
provides support for students in grades K-6 weekly, writes initial IEPs for students that qualify for services. Confers with lead teachers, classroom teachers, and paraprofessionals regarding student support and scheduling of services. Updates documentation annually as needed. Maintains district Special Populations binders in all classrooms. Supports students receiving Special Education services during local and state assessment. Writes progress reports on all Special Education students and disseminating progress reports to classroom teacher each nine week grading period

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Communicates effectively both written and orally.

Must be willing to travel between zoned Charter School sites. Sites located in Greater Houston area.

In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at: PRE-EMPLOYMENT OR PRE-SERVICE AFFIDAVIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES

This form should be submitted via email to

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S.

Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report