Speical Education Techer - IDEA Pflugerville College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pflugerville, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Special Education teachers support the achievement of students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They develop individualized plans and provide in-class support in subjects such as reading, writing, and math, as well as content mastery aligned with students’ accommodations and service minutes. The teacher serves as a bridge between home and school for students with the greatest needs and their families. The position includes developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing and tracking student progress, adapting instruction, and communicating regularly with families and colleagues. Teachers participate in school meetings, professional development, tutoring, and school duties. The role requires a minimum of 40 hours at school per week; additional tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned. The teacher may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $59,500. The role may also qualify for certification, credential, or campus-leadership stipends of $500–$4,000 each, additional performance-based compensation, and hourly pay for assigned 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 the assigned core academic subject, 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 belief that all students can get to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Ability to take initiative, learn from mistakes, and improve quickly.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Comfort working in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
Openness to frequent feedback and ability to build cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct and professionalism.
Minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
Assess students’ skills and performance, track progress, and use the results to develop and adjust teaching plans.
Teach small groups of academically at-risk students 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 guide effective decisions and maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare students to transition between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards, IDEA curricula, and assessments.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Use formal and informal assessments, adjust lesson plans to address individual learning needs, 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 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, 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.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan, with the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered and most 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for 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.
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance, if applicable.