Special Education Teacher - IDEA La Joya College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•La Joya, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Special Education teachers support the achievement of students with disabilities by developing individualized plans and providing instruction and in-class support across subjects such as reading, writing, and math. They provide content mastery for students receiving specified accommodations and service minutes, and serve as an important connection between students’ homes and school. The role includes developing and implementing IEPs, monitoring student progress, communicating with families, and helping students transition between grades and after graduation. Teachers may oversee the daily work of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom. The position requires at least 40 hours at school per week, with additional tutoring or Saturday school responsibilities possible based on student needs.

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 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.
Willingness to be accountable for outcomes, act with urgency and purpose, learn from mistakes, and respond to feedback.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and adapt to ambiguity and change.
Ability to build cross-departmental relationships and maintain professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Special Education classroom setting.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs and 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 to develop teaching plans.
Teach small groups of students who are 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.
Help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards, 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 effectively as a communication and educational tool and to manage 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 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.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan, with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to eight 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 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 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.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.
Additional hourly compensation for assigned after-school tutoring or Saturday school.
Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership, ranging from $500 to $4,000 each.
Additional performance-based compensation.