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

IDEA Public Schools • Edinburg, TX

2d • Onsite

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 so students can reach their fullest potential. 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 role is at IDEA Edinburg College Prep.

Teachers adapt and deliver instruction, develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assess student needs and progress, maintain student data and gradebooks, and communicate regularly with students and families. They collaborate with families and school staff, support student transitions, facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings, and help build a productive, inclusive classroom and school culture. The position also includes professional learning, meetings, school duties, and at least 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school 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 a range 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 the organization’s mission and to the belief that all students can attend and graduate from college.
• At least 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.
• 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’ performance, track progress, and collect and analyze student data to guide instruction.
• Assess students’ skills and needs to develop teaching plans.
• 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 to meet academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly.
• Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and 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.
• Establish 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.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

• Starting teacher salary of $57,500 for 0 years of experience.
• Stipends of $500–$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
• Additional performance-based compensation.
• Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
• 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, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level