Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy (Immedate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Round Rock, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Public Schools is hiring a Special Education RISE Teacher for IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy. RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) teachers serve students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities, maintaining high achievement expectations to help students reach their fullest potential. Teachers provide instruction across subjects, including reading, writing, math, history, and adaptive physical education, and support students with intellectual, behavioral, and physical disabilities. They also provide families with resources, education, training, and emotional support to help them plan for their children’s long-term needs. The teacher develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapts instruction, assesses and tracks student progress, and coordinates related services. The role includes regular family communication, collaboration with school staff, participation in meetings and professional development, and support for a productive and inclusive classroom culture. The teacher may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional). The position requires a minimum of 40 hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on student needs. Starting salary for candidates with zero years of experience is $59,500, with potential stipends, performance-based compensation, and additional hourly compensation for assigned tutoring or Saturday school.

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 varied situations in a 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 belief that all students can get to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, learn from mistakes, and respond to feedback.
Ability to work effectively in a high-growth environment and through cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to high standards of professional conduct and behavior.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

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.
Support coordination of related services for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Develop, implement, and update IEPs for students on the caseload.
Assess students’ skills and performance, track progress, and use student data to guide instruction.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare students for transitions between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to monitor individual progress, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology for communication, instruction, achievement, and work-related tasks.
Implement a 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, respectful relationships with students and families.
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.
Participate in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.
Carry out additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs subsidized for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending 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 benefits, 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.
Possible relocation allowance to help defray moving costs, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.