Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Converse Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Converse, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Special Education RISE teachers support students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities and maintain high achievement expectations so students can reach their fullest potential. Teachers deliver instruction in subjects including reading, writing, math, history, and adaptive physical education. They also provide families with resources, education, training, and emotional support to help them prepare long-term plans for their children. The role includes developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing and tracking student progress, communicating regularly with families, and helping students transition between grades and after graduation. Teachers collaborate with students, families, colleagues, and administrators and may oversee the work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional). A minimum of 40+ hours per week is spent at school. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, 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 multitude of situations in the school environment.
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
Strong family engagement and communication skills.
Record of results for students who are academically at risk.
Commitment to the organization’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through experience.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and be comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Willingness to seek and respond well to frequent feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as a role model for colleagues and students.
Ability to work a minimum of 40+ hours 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 the needs of students.
Support coordination of related services for students on the teacher’s caseload.
Develop and implement IEPs for a caseload of students; update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect student progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills and performance, develop teaching plans, and track progress using formal and informal assessments and student data.
Analyze student data to make effective decisions that maximize achievement and adjust lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly, and discuss progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative, trust-based working 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.
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, if applicable.
Perform additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for 0 years of experience; eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each, plus performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
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.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.