Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

13d • 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 (strongly preferred)
• Special Education teaching certification strongly preferred

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, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan
• Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation
• Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability
• 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost
• dental and vision plans
• disability
• life insurance
• parenting benefits
• flexible spending account options
• generous vacation time
• referral bonuses
• professional development
• a 403(b) plan
• relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree