Special Education Teacher - IDEA Henry Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

10h•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, 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 serves as a bridge between home and school for students with high support needs and their families. The role includes developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing student needs and progress, adapting instruction, and communicating regularly with students and families. Teachers participate in school and professional learning activities and may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week; additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student 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, curriculum, and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety 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.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students can get to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through experience.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
Ability to seek and respond well to feedback and build cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Develop and implement IEPs for a caseload of students, and update them throughout the school year to reflect progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills, performance, and needs; develop teaching plans and track progress.
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 Learners.
Collect and analyze student data to make instructional decisions that 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 monitor individual progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve 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.
Build cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
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, if applicable.
Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on student 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, with subsidies for 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 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 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.