K-5 Special Education RISE Co-Teacher: Grow Your Ed Career

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education RISE Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities in K-12 settings. The role emphasizes a functional curriculum focused on daily living and vocational skills, with low student-teacher ratios and collaborative support from specialists.

Candidates should have at least 48 college hours; a bachelor’s degree is preferred and willingness to pursue special education certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience: Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred
• Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
• Assistance of daily living may include feeding, lifting and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit
• At some campuses, school bus riding to accompany students may be needed before or after school

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

48 college hours

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education RISE Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities in K-12 settings. The role emphasizes a functional curriculum focused on daily living and vocational skills, with low student-teacher ratios and collaborative support from specialists.

Candidates should have at least 48 college hours; a bachelor’s degree is preferred and willingness to pursue special education certification is encouraged.