Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Henry College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

About The Position

IDEA Special Education RISE teachers support students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities and hold them to high achievement expectations so they can reach their fullest potential. They teach subjects including reading, writing, math, history, and adaptive physical education, and provide families with resources, education, training, and emotional support to help them plan for their children’s long-term needs. The role includes adapting instruction, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing and tracking student progress, coordinating related services, communicating regularly with families, and supporting students’ transitions. Teachers also contribute to campus culture, participate in school and professional-development activities, and may oversee a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional). The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned based on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Valid Texas state certification in Special Education.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a range of situations in the school environment.
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.
Strong family engagement and communication skills.
Record of results for students who are academically at risk.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and high expectations for student outcomes, accountability, professional conduct, and ongoing improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities is strongly preferred.
Appropriate grade- and subject-band core content certification(s) or a Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs and teach across relevant subject areas.
Support coordination of related services for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Assess students’ skills and performance, collect and analyze student data, and track progress toward goals.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators; communicate progress to students and families weekly.
Prepare students for transitions between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback; adjust instruction and update the gradebook weekly.
Use technology for communication, instruction, student achievement, and work-related tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus initiatives and foster students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that supports a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Build cooperative, trusting relationships with students and families, respecting their communities.
Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
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 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 and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
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.