Special Education Teacher - IDEA Eastside Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

8d•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 receiving accommodations and services. The teacher serves as an important bridge between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. The role is based at IDEA Eastside Academy and is an immediate opening. Teachers work at least 40 hours per week at school and participate in duties, meetings, tutoring, and professional learning. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, depending on student needs. The position may also 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. Eligible stipends range from $500 to $4,000 each, based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership; additional performance-based compensation is also offered. Additional hourly compensation is provided for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine compensation, as applicable. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization states its mission is that all students are capable of getting to and through college, and reports serving more than 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio.

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.
At least 40 hours per week spent at school.
Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers for service and compensation verification.

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 student performance, and track progress.
Update IEPs during the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and 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 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 and 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 effectively 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 fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
Host necessary tutoring sessions 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.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom, if applicable.
Carry out additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school duties as assigned based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying degree-program tuition, 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 to help defray moving costs for this role, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Eligible stipends of $500–$4,000 each based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, plus additional performance-based compensation.