Rise Program: Special Education Co-Teacher (K-12)

IDEA Public Schools; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision plans

403(b) plan

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities in a K-12 setting. The role focuses on daily living and vocational skills within a functional curriculum, with low student-teacher ratios and collaboration with therapy staff.

Ideal candidates have at least 48 college hours, experience with disabilities, and a willingness to pursue Special Education certification.

Qualifications

• At least 48 college hours required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
• Willingness to pursue Special Education certification.

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

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

48 college hours

Bachelor's degree preferred

Special Education certification (preferred)

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities in a K-12 setting. The role focuses on daily living and vocational skills within a functional curriculum, with low student-teacher ratios and collaboration with therapy staff.

Ideal candidates have at least 48 college hours, experience with disabilities, and a willingness to pursue Special Education certification.