Speical Education Techer - IDEA Pflugerville College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Pflugerville, TX

1d•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 who have 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 to students according to their outlined accommodations and service minutes. They also serve as a bridge between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. The role includes adapting instruction, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assessing student performance, tracking progress, and communicating regularly with students and families. Teachers collaborate with school staff and families, support transitions between grades and after graduation, and contribute to a productive, inclusive school culture. 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. The teacher may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom. The position is with IDEA Public Schools, a network of tuition-free Pre-K–12 public charter schools serving students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. The role is an immediate opening at IDEA Pflugerville College Prep.

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 range 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.
Commitment to the organization’s mission and belief that all students are capable of going to and through college.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes and respond constructively to feedback.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose, adapt to ambiguity and change, and build cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct and professionalism as a role model for colleagues and students.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent 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, and track progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ 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 effective 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 students’ progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage 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 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.
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, if applicable.
Complete additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school when assigned based on student needs.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary of $59,500 for zero years of experience.
Stipends of $500–$4,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership.
Additional performance-based compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority 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 eight weeks of paid family leave for birth or adoption, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, 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 insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.