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

IDEA Public Schools•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) Special Education Teacher at IDEA Hardy College Prep is responsible for educating students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. The role involves teaching all subjects, including Reading, Writing, Math, History, and Adaptive PE, while holding students to high achievement expectations to help them reach their fullest potential. Additionally, the teacher will provide resources, education, training, and emotional support to families to prepare them for long-term plans for their children.

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 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 multitude of situations in the school environment
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings
Strong family engagement and communication
Record of results for students who are academically at risk
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
Hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
Support coordination of related services for students on their caseload
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement
Discuss student’s 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 ambitious academic expectations
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all 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
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $64,000
Eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each
Additional performance-based compensation
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan
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 may be offered