Special Education Rise Co-Teacher - IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Special Education RISE Co-Teacher supports students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities in K–12 classrooms using a functional curriculum focused on daily living and vocational skills that help prepare students for adult life in the community. Instruction includes practical academics, communication, community, domestic, leisure and recreation, and vocational skills. Classrooms emphasize communication, independence, skill generalization in natural settings, and participation in general education activities with typical peers. Co-Teachers support RISE classrooms in the Academy (K–5) or College Prep (6–12), working with students in lower student-teacher ratios, often 1:3, to support their academic needs. This role is suited to candidates seeking experience in special education teaching, including those with at least 48 college hours who want challenging work and opportunities to advance their education careers. The position works under the direction and guidance of facilitators and classroom teachers and may include supporting students with daily living activities, such as feeding, lifting, and toileting. At some campuses, accompanying students on school buses before or after school may be needed.
Requirements
- At least 48 college hours.
- Ability to physically assist students with special needs as required, including positioning, lifting, transferring, and restraining.
- 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 preferred.
- Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification preferred.
- 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.
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, which may include feeding, lifting, and toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
- At some campuses, accompany students on school buses before or after school.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation from $16.61 for 0 years of experience to $23.98; the posting does not specify the upper-range experience level.
- Hourly Co-Teacher earnings are paid over a 12-month period.
- 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, subject to 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 to defray moving costs, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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