• Academy of Dallas Job Openings & Descriptions 2020-2021

    Special Education Teacher
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    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
    • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements
    • Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
    • Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and
    • Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
    • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
    • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned
    • Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
    • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
    • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
    • Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis
    • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
    • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
    • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers

    Elementary Teacher (1st/2nd Grade)
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    • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate/in a state approved Texas teacher certification program
    • Specialized in Math, English Language Arts, Reading, science or Social Studies
    • 1-5 years of teaching experience
    • Organized, capable and able to multitask
    • Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructional with little or no previous experience
    • Collaborative team player
    • Critical thinker and problem-solver
    • Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective regarding teaching practices

    Middle School ELAR Teacher
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    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate/in a state approved Texas teacher certification program.
    • Demonstrated general knowledge of ELAR curriculum and instruction.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
    • Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
    • Critical thinker and problem-solver
    • Collaborative team player
    • Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective regarding teaching practices
    • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
    • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

     

    Middle School (5/6) Math Teacher
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    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate/in a state approved Texas teacher certification program.
    • Demonstrated general knowledge of Math curriculum and instruction.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
    • Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
    • Critical thinker and problem-solver
    • Collaborative team player
    • Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective regarding teaching practices


    Middle School (6/7) Science Teacher
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    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate/in a state approved Texas teacher certification program.
    • Demonstrated general knowledge of Science curriculum and instruction.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
    • Establish efficient classroom management procedures
    • Critical thinker and problem-solver
    • Collaborative team player
    • Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective regarding teaching practices


    Dean of Instruction
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    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education from an accredited college or university
    • 3-5 years teaching and strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, and alignment
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Strong interpersonal skills with scholars, colleagues, Ability to engage in critical conversations with respect, vision,
    • Ability to organize workload independently and set and adapt priorities as needed • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, regular reflectiveness and receptive to feedback, and sense of humor, growth mindset: the flexibility to learn new methods and present new ideas


    Special Education Teacher’s Aide
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    • High school diploma or GED
    • 48 college hours or have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
    • Valid Texas educational aide certificate
    • Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
    • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
    • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.