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Entry level$4M raised
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Special Education Teacher - IDEA Rise College Prep (Immediate Opening)
Fort Worth, Texas, United States · On-site
Entry level$4M raised
Role Mission: 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 …
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid family leave, Tuition reimbursement, Mental health services
Posted 22h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Special Education Teacher develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while providing in-class support and content mastery for students with disabilities. They are responsible for tracking student progress, collaborating with families, and maintaining a productive, inclusive classroom environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Texas state certification in Special Education. Experience in a Special Education classroom setting is strongly preferred.
Full job description
Role Mission: 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.
What We Offer
Compensation:
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Service Record Requirement: To ensure compliance with Texas Education Code § 21.4031 and accurately verify creditable service, candidates selected for this position must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers. Service records will be used to validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation, as applicable.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Other Benefits:
We offer a 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
Paid Family Leave: Eligible 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: Staff members may apply for up to 50% 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: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
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. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution(required)
Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings
Strong family engagement and communication
Record of results for students who are academically at risk
What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching 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 maximize achievement
Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
Implementstate learning standards and IDEAcurricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly 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 students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each 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 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
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars
We look for Team and Family who embody the followingvaluesand characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our missionand being an agent of change: that all studentsare capable of gettingto and through college
Has demonstrated effectiveoutcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improvequickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationshipsin order toachieve outcomes
We believe in education asa professionand hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co-Teacher (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.
About IDEA Public Schools
At IDEA Public Schools, we believeeach and everychild can go to college.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.
IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top highschoolslists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
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.
Staff Experience
At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!
To Apply
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IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 88,000 college-bound students in 145 schools across Texas and its affiliates. IDEA has been recognized in national rankings for The Washington Post, The U.S. Department of Education’s list of Blue Ribbon Schools, and U.S. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists. In the last 18 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.
Offices: 2115 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, Texas 78596, US · 12500 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78216, US · 5816 Wilcab Rd B, Austin, Texas 78721, US · 813 N Kansas St, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79902, US · 600 Bryan Avenue, Suite 220, Fort Worth, TX 76104, US
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 88,000 college-bound students in 145 schools across Texas and its affiliates. IDEA has been recognized in national rankings for The Washington Post, The U.S. Department of Education’s list of Blue Ribbon Schools, and U.S. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists. In the last 18 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.
Offices: 2115 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, Texas 78596, US · 12500 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78216, US · 5816 Wilcab Rd B, Austin, Texas 78721, US · 813 N Kansas St, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79902, US · 600 Bryan Avenue, Suite 220, Fort Worth, TX 76104, US