Special Education Teacher - IDEA A.W. Brown College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Dallas, TX

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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 in line with students’ accommodations and service minutes. The role also serves as a bridge between home and school for students with significant needs and their families. The teacher adapts instruction, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), assesses and tracks student progress, and collaborates with families and school staff. The role includes teaching small groups, communicating progress regularly, supporting transitions, managing classroom behavior, and contributing to a productive school culture. Teachers participate in meetings, professional learning, tutoring when needed, and other school duties. The position requires a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar needs. The starting salary for teachers with zero years of experience is $63,500. The role may qualify for stipends based on certifications, credentials, or campus leadership, additional performance-based compensation, and additional hourly pay for assigned tutoring or Saturday school. Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers to verify creditable experience and determine compensation. A relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

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 for them.
Willingness to take action, learn from mistakes, and improve quickly.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and work through ambiguity and change.
Willingness to seek and respond to feedback and build cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to high standards of conduct and professionalism.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
Selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers for verification of creditable service.

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 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 effective decisions that maximize achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare students for transitions 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 track individual progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly.
Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work tasks.
Implement a clear and 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.
Build 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.
Carry out additional duties that may include after-school tutoring or Saturday school, based on scholar 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, 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 within a 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.
Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Potential stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.