Special Education Teacher - IDEA Achieve College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Haltom City, TX

About The Position

IDEA Special Education teachers support the achievement of students with special education needs by developing individualized plans and working with students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide in-class support in subjects such as reading, writing, and math, and teach content mastery to students according to their accommodations and service minutes. The teacher also serves as an important connection between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. The role includes adapting lessons, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing student needs and progress, and using student data to guide instruction. Teachers communicate regularly with students and families, collaborate with other educators and school staff, facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings, support student transitions, and contribute to a consistent classroom and school culture. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week and may include additional tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Valid Texas state certification in Special Education.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to varied 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 the belief that all students can get to and through college.
Ability to work with urgency, respond to feedback, adapt to change and ambiguity, build cross-departmental relationships, and maintain high professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, track progress, and update IEPs during the school year.
Assess students’ skills and needs to develop teaching plans.
Teach small groups of academically at-risk students in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education, and English Learner programs.
Collect and analyze student data to make instructional decisions that maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare students for transitions between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments to monitor individual progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress with students and families weekly.
Use technology 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 classroom community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that supports a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Build 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.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
Complete additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom, if applicable.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan, including employer coverage of the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidies for 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 qualifying tuition, 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 and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, 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, and additional performance-based compensation.