Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA Frontier College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Brownsville, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Co-Teacher position at IDEA Public Schools is designed for candidates seeking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. It is suitable for individuals with at least 48 college hours who desire challenging work and opportunities for career advancement in education. RISE, which stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education, focuses on students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities. These students require a functional curriculum centered on acquiring daily living and vocational skills to facilitate a successful transition to adult life within the community. The K-12 RISE classrooms, located within general education school buildings, provide instruction in practical academics, communication, community, domestic, leisure/recreation, and vocational skills. The program emphasizes communication, maximum independence, and opportunities for students to generalize skills in natural settings, as well as participate in general education activities with typical peers. Special Education RISE Co-Teachers support these classrooms in either the Academy (K-5) or College Prep (6-12) settings, working with students in lower student-teacher ratios (often 1 to 3) to address their academic needs.

Requirements

• At least 48 college hours required
• Capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining)
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude 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

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 and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid Family Leave: 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
• Tuition Reimbursement: 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
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 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
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees