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

IDEA Public Schools•Tarrant County, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Special Education teachers support the achievement of students with special education needs. They develop individualized plans and work with students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Teachers provide in-class support in subjects such as reading, writing, and math, and teach content mastery for students with specified accommodations and service minutes. They also serve as a bridge between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. The position is with IDEA Southeast College Prep. Teachers adapt instruction to students’ needs, develop and implement IEPs, assess and track student progress, communicate regularly with families, and help students transition between grades and after graduation. The role includes collaborating with colleagues and families, supporting school culture, attending meetings and duties, and participating in professional learning. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week; additional after-school tutoring or Saturday school may be assigned. The teacher may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (paraprofessional) 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 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.

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 throughout the school year to reflect progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills to determine their 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 from grade to grade 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 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, achievement, and work-related tasks.
Implement a clear, consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus 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 working 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.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.
Undertake additional responsibilities such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (paraprofessional) in the RISE classroom, if applicable.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $63,500 for 0 years of experience.
Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering most of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing most 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, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, 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 within a year and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.