• Job Description

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  Role Mission:u00A0 IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. Special Education teachers develop individualized plans and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide in-class support for various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with outlined service minutes support. They also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations and service minutes support. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest need students and their families.
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  What We Offer
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  Compensation:u00A0
  • The starting teacher salary foru00A0 0 years of experience u00A0isu00A0 $ 57,000 . This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, vis it ouru00A0 compensation and benefits u00A0page.
  • Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
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  Other Benefits:
  We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, coveringu00A0 the majority of u00A0the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. u00A0Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
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  • Paid Family Leave: u00A0Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: u00A0Staff members may apply for up to u200B u00A050% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: u00A05 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
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  Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.u00A0 IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
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  What You Bring -- Competencies
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  Qualifications:
  • Education:u00A0 Bacheloru2019s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution u00A0 required
  • Experience:u00A0 Experience in a Special Education classroom settingu00A0 strongly preferred
  • Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas s tate certification in Special Educationu00A0 required
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  Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of core academic subjectu00A0 assigned u00A0
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
  • Ability to instruct students and manage studentu00A0 behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the schoolu00A0 environment
  • Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissalu00A0 meetings
  • Strong family engagement and communication
  • Record of results for students who are academically atu00A0 risk
  What Youu2019ll Do --u00A0 Accountabilities
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  Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
  • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
  • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload ofu00A0 students
  • Implement IEPs, assess studentsu2019 performance, and track theiru00A0 progress
  • Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect studentsu2019 progress andu00A0 goals
  • Assess studentsu2019 skills to determine their needs and to develop teachingu00A0 plans
  • Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
  • Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximizeu00A0 achievement
  • Discuss studentu2019s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, andu00A0 administrators
  • Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and afteru00A0 graduation
  • Implement u00A0 state learning standards and IDEA u00A0 curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academicu00A0 expectations u00A0
  • Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance foru00A0 feedback
  • Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual studentu2019s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebooku00A0 weekly
  • Communicate studentsu2019 progress with student and family on a weeklyu00A0 basis
  • Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
  • Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing studentsu2019 character and sense of community in theu00A0 classroom
  • Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for eachu00A0 student
  • Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
  • Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all studentsu2019u00A0 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 andu00A0 development
  • Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school peru00A0 week
  • Additional responsibilities mayu00A0 include: u00A0after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
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  We look for Team and Family who embody the following u00A0 values u00A0 and characteristics: u00A0
  • Believes and is committed to our mission u00A0 and being an agent of change: that all students u00A0 are capable of getting u00A0 to and throughu00A0 college u00A0 u00A0
  • Has demonstrated effective u00A0 outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable foru00A0 them u00A0
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve u00A0 quickly u00A0
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive studentu00A0 outcomes u00A0
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity andu00A0 change u00A0
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of theu00A0 organization u00A0
  • Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships u00A0 in order to u00A0 achieveu00A0 outcomes u00A0
  • We believe in education as u00A0 a profession u00A0 and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues andu00A0 students u00A0
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  Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
  • Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.
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  At IDEA Public Schools, we believe u00A0 each and every u00A0 child can go to college. u00A0 Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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  IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top high u00A0 schools u00A0 lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0
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  When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
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  Staff Culture and Belonging
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  At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Valuesu00A0 here !
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  To Apply
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  Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Itu2019s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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• About the company

  IDEA Public Schools, Inc is a not‐for‐profit charter school operator based in Texas.

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