Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA La Joya College Prep (26-27)
About The Position
The Special Education Co-Teacher role at IDEA La Joya College Prep (26-27) focuses on learning instructional strategies and developing teaching skills to provide highly effective instruction. Co-Teachers implement the Direct Instruction Curriculum (DI) and are responsible for student instruction under the guidance of an IDEA teacher and assistant principal of instruction. This role emphasizes teaching to mastery, ensuring students grasp content before moving on, and organizing groups by level for personalized pacing. The position is part of a growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools dedicated to ensuring all students can achieve college readiness.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours required or bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required
- 1+ year(s) of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting
- Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
- Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum
- Participate in lesson practice and delivery of our Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum
- Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
- Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
- Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
- Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
- Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
- Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
- Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
Benefits
- Majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered
- Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
- Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption of a child
- Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year
- 5 face-to-face mental/behavioral health counseling sessions within a year
- Unlimited 24/7 telephonic mental/behavioral health counseling
- Other work-life services available at no cost
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- 403(b) plan
- Relocation allowance may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
