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

IDEA Public Schools•Tarrant County, TX

About The Position

IDEA Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher for IDEA Southeast College Prep. The teacher supports the achievement of students receiving special education services by developing and implementing individualized plans for students with a range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. The role includes in-class academic support and content mastery instruction, serving as a bridge between students’ homes and school, and working with students and families to support progress and achievement. The teacher works with a caseload of students, adapts instruction to meet individual needs, tracks academic and developmental progress, and communicates regularly with students’ families and school colleagues. The position also involves collaboration with a Special Education Co-Teacher in the RISE classroom, participation in school activities and professional learning, and a minimum of 40 hours at school per week. Additional duties may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholar needs. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free public charter schools serving more than 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The organization’s stated mission is to help students get to and through college.

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 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.
Minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine applicable experience and compensation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track progress.
Update IEPs during the school year to reflect student progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills and needs to develop teaching plans.
Teach small groups of students who are 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 decisions that maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Help students transition from grade to grade 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 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 for communication, education, student achievement, and work-related 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 relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
Host tutoring sessions 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.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned based on scholar needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
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 qualifying degree-program tuition, to a maximum of $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 insurance.
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.