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

IDEA Public Schools•McAllen, TX

About The Position

IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers develop instructional strategies and teaching skills to provide effective instruction to IDEA students. The role offers candidates the opportunity to gain experience in special education teaching and advance their education careers. Co-Teachers assist with students’ educational and social development under the direction of facilitators and classroom teachers, help implement Individual Education Plans, monitor student progress, and support students’ participation in classroom and other activities. The position works with classroom teachers and other professionals, including speech therapists, social workers, and occupational and physical therapists. Depending on the campus and assignment, duties may include supporting students with emotional or behavioral concerns, assisting with daily living activities in the Life Skills Unit, and accompanying students on school buses before or after school. Hourly earnings are paid over a 12-month period.

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.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with a willingness to be held accountable.
Willingness to take action, learn from mistakes, and improve quickly.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Comfort working in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
Ability to seek and respond well to feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to professionalism and high standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification.
For staff with a bachelor’s degree, eligibility to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program, an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching.

Responsibilities

Assist in students’ educational and social development under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
Assist in 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, and toileting.
At some campuses, accompany students on school buses before or after school.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan 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 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 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 may be offered, if applicable.