Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Los Encinos College Prep (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Special Education Co-Teacher learns instructional strategies and develops teaching skills to provide effective instruction to IDEA students. The role offers experience in special education teaching and opportunities to grow an education career. Co-teachers support students’ educational and social development under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers, help implement Individual Education Plans, and support students’ participation in classroom and other activities. Depending on the campus and assignment, duties may include assistance with daily living in the Life Skills Unit and accompanying students on school buses before or after school. The position is at IDEA Los Encinos College Prep and is an immediate opening. Compensation is hourly, from $16.05 for candidates with zero years of experience to $23.17, with earnings paid over 12 months. The role requires at least 48 college hours; a bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Classroom or child-related experience is required, and willingness to pursue special education teaching certification is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s-degree holders may be eligible for IDEA’s Special Education Certification Program.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours.
- Experience in a classroom setting or working with children.
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a range of situations in the school environment.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to pursue a special education teaching certification is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s-degree holders may be eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program, an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX).
Responsibilities
- Assist in students’ educational and social development under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
- Assist with implementing students’ Individual Education Plans and monitor their progress.
- Support individual students inside and outside the classroom so they can fully participate in activities.
- Work with other professionals, including speech therapists, social workers, and occupational and physical therapists.
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
- Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and help them develop appropriate social skills.
- Assist with activities of daily living, which may include feeding, lifting, and toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
- At some campuses, accompany students on school buses before or after school.
Benefits
- Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children are subsidized.
- Eligible staff may receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- 403(b) plan.
- A relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
