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

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

76d•$16 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers develop instructional strategies and teaching skills to provide effective instruction to IDEA students. This role is intended for candidates seeking classroom experience in special education, challenging work, and opportunities to advance their education careers. The co-teacher supports students’ educational and social development under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers, assists with Individual Education Plans, and helps students participate fully in classroom and other activities. The position is an immediate opening at IDEA Weslaco College Prep. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $16.05 for candidates with 0 years of experience to $23.17, with hourly earnings paid over a 12-month period. The role may involve supporting students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assisting with daily living activities such as feeding, lifting, or toileting in the Life Skills Unit. At some campuses, accompanying students on school buses before or after school may be needed. 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, with the goal of gaining special education certification and becoming future special education teachers at IDEA.

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

A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification is strongly preferred.
Candidates 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, and toileting.
At some campuses, accompany students on school bus rides before or after school.

Benefits

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children are 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 qualifying tuition costs, 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 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.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance for this role, if applicable.