Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA San Benito College Preparatory (2026-2027)
IDEA Public Schools•San Benito, TX
•$16 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching, wants challenging work, and the opportunity to advance in his or her education career.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours required
- Experience in a classroom setting or with children
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree
- Special Education teaching certification
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
- Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
- Assistance of daily living may include feeding, lifting and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit
- At some campuses, school bus riding to accompany students may be needed before or after school
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Majority of employee premium for the base medical plan paid
- Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
- Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to 50% of tuition paid, up to $5,250 maximum per year)
- Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health (5 face-to-face counseling sessions, 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
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
