Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers develop instructional strategies and teaching skills to provide effective instruction to IDEA students. The role is suited to candidates seeking experience in special education teaching, challenging work, and opportunities to advance their education careers. Co-Teachers assist with students’ educational and social development under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers, support implementation of Individual Education Plans, and help students participate in classroom and other activities. Depending on the campus and unit, the position may also involve supporting daily living needs or accompanying students on school buses.
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.
- Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
- Willingness to pursue special education certification; IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), 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 daily living activities in the Life Skills Unit, which may include feeding, lifting, or toileting.
- At some campuses, accompany students on school buses before or after school.
Benefits
- Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
- Eligible staff may receive up to 8 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 qualifying degree-program tuition, to a maximum of $5,250 per year, 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.
- 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
