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

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

IDEA Special Education RISE teachers support students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities while maintaining high achievement expectations. 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 teacher develops, implements, and updates Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), coordinates related services, assesses student performance, tracks progress, and adapts instruction and behavior supports to individual needs. The role also includes family communication, student transition planning, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in campus and professional development activities. The teacher may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional).

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 adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.
Strong family engagement and communication skills.
A 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.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Urgency, initiative, responsiveness to feedback, adaptability to change, ability to build cross-departmental relationships, and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students' needs and teach subjects including reading, writing, math, history, and adaptive physical education.
Coordinate related services for students on the teacher's caseload.
Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students on the caseload.
Assess students' skills, performance, and learning needs; develop teaching plans and track progress.
Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions that maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators, and communicate progress to students and families weekly.
Prepare students to transition between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments to meet academic expectations.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback; adjust lesson plans based on assessments and update the gradebook weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool and to manage work-related tasks.
Implement a clear, 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.
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.
Engage in summer and year-round district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
Complete additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned based on scholars' needs.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

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, 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, 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, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Performance-based compensation and potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.