Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Hardy College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Co-Teacher learns instructional strategies and develops 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. The co-teacher supports students’ educational and social development under the guidance of facilitators and classroom teachers, helps implement Individual Education Plans, and enables students to participate fully in classroom and other activities. Depending on the assignment, the position may involve supporting daily living needs in the Life Skills Unit and accompanying students on school buses before or after school. IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization describes its mission as helping every student get to and through college. Co-teachers work as part of the IDEA Team and Family and are expected to demonstrate IDEA’s values, professionalism, accountability, responsiveness to feedback, and commitment to student outcomes.

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 variety of situations in the school environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification is strongly preferred.
IDEA co-teachers with a bachelor’s degree are 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 the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
Assist in implementing students’ Individual Education Plans and monitor their progress.
Provide support to 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, and 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, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, with 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 telephonic 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.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.