Employment

The teacher not only stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, but serves as a consistent, joyful and living witness to the teachings of Christ. Catholic schools are called to serve all students. St. Mary's Cathedral School provides an inclusive education for students Montessori Preschool through Grade 5.  Experience in working with children in special education is preferred.

The Special Education Teacher will oversee the education and training of students with physical, emotional, mental, and learning disabilities.

Specific duties include:
● Works with Principal to ensure all students with exceptional needs (special education, dyslexia, Title I) are receiving appropriate support.
● Collaborate with general education teachers, to adapt lessons to meet the needs of the students.
● Develop individual learning plans for each student.
● Implement plans, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
● Update plans throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress.
● Teach students as a class, small group, and one/on/one through pull out and push in.
● Research, adopt or develop a systematic program to be used to meet the needs of students. ● Coach/ mentor other professionals who work with students with disabilities.
● Provide teachers with strategies, recommendations for accommodations, and all support necessary so they are able to meet the needs of allstudents in their classroom.
● Collaborate with support staff (counselors, therapists, interventionists, tutors) to create holistic intervention plans.
● Partner with parents through communication and conferencing to keep them informed on the progress of their child.
● Discuss students’ progress with parents, administrators, teachers, and counselors.
● Prepare students to transition to the next grade.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree and meet the minimum requirements for classroom teachers as setforth by the Diocese and TCCBED. Candidate must hold a certification through SBEC in special education.  All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Principal, Lydia O'Rear at orear@stmarysamarillo.com 

Minimum requirements HS diploma or GED preferred.  No more than 29 hours per week and flexibility in scheduling.
Experience working in youth camps, daycare, schools, or similar experience is beneficial.
If interested, email a resume and cover letter to Principal, Lydia O'Rear at orear@stmarysamarillo.com.