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

IDEA Public Schools•Round Rock, TX

18d

About The Position

IDEA Special Education RISE teachers support students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities, maintaining high achievement expectations and helping students reach their fullest potential. RISE teachers teach subjects including reading, writing, math, history, and adaptive physical education. They also provide resources, education, training, and emotional support to families to help them prepare long-term plans for their children. The teacher adapts instruction to students’ needs, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), coordinates related services, assesses and tracks student progress, and communicates regularly with students and families. The role includes implementing state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments, maintaining behavior management systems, facilitating a productive classroom culture, and helping students transition between grades and after graduation. The teacher is expected to collaborate with colleagues and families, participate in meetings and professional development, and may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional). The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Valid Texas state certification in Special Education.
Appropriate grade and subject band core content certification(s) or a Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet.
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 variety 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 belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency, respond to feedback, adapt to ambiguity and change, and work collaboratively across departments.
Professional conduct and behavior as a model for colleagues and students.
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.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs.
Support coordination of related services for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
Assess student performance and skills, track progress, and develop teaching plans.
Collect and analyze student data to make decisions that maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to track individual progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology as a communication and educational tool and to manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Build and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
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, 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.

Benefits

Base 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, up to $5,250 per year, 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.
Possible relocation allowance to 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.