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

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

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 specified accommodations and service minutes. The teacher also serves as a bridge between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. This is a grant-funded position supported by IDEA B Grant funds. Funding may be extended, but continued or indefinite employment is not guaranteed. The employee works solely on activities allowable under the grant and must complete a time and effort report. The starting teacher salary for zero years of experience is $59,500, with potential stipends, performance-based compensation, and additional hourly pay for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school. The role requires at least 40 hours at school per week. The teacher may oversee 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 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 results and willingness to be held accountable.
Propensity for action, willingness to learn from mistakes, and urgency and purpose in driving student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and work through ambiguity and change.
Ability to seek and respond well to feedback and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
Professional conduct and behavior that serve as a model for colleagues and students.
Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable service and determine applicable compensation.
Employee and supervisor must sign the job description acknowledging grant funding.
Minimum of 40 hours at school per week.

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, track progress, and update IEPs throughout the school year.
Assess students’ skills and needs and develop 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 make 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.
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 as a communication and educational tool to improve student 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 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.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, with most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying degree-program tuition, up to $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.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.