Special Education Teacher - IDEA A.W. Brown College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Dallas, TX

15d

About The Position

IDEA Special Education teachers support the achievement of students with special education needs. They develop individualized plans and work 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 with specified accommodations and service minutes. The role also connects school and home for students with significant needs and their families. The teacher adapts instruction, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assesses and monitors student progress, and works with families and school colleagues. They support academic achievement, student behavior, transitions, and a positive classroom and school culture. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week, with additional tutoring or Saturday school possible based on student needs. The teacher oversees the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

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, curriculum, and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt to varied situations in a 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs.
Develop IEPs for a caseload of students.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect student progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills and needs to develop teaching plans.
Teach small groups of students academically at risk in reading and/or math, including general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learner students.
Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions and maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare and help students 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.
Use formal and informal assessments to track individual progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve achievement and manage work tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives and support students’ character and sense of community.
Help develop a school-wide culture that fosters 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 student 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.
Work at school a minimum of 40+ hours per week; additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student needs.

Benefits

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and most costs subsidized 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, 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.
Performance-based compensation and possible stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.