RISE Special Education Co-Teacher: Growth & Impact

IDEA Public Schools; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee-Paid Mental Health Support

Dental and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher in a collaborative classroom setting. You will work under the facilitator and teachers to support students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities in K-12 through a functional curriculum.

The role emphasizes communication, independence, and daily living skills, with low student-teacher ratios and opportunities to participate in general education activities with peers.

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

Capable of assisting students with SLD

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Instruct students and manage behavior

Education

48 college hours required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher in a collaborative classroom setting. You will work under the facilitator and teachers to support students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities in K-12 through a functional curriculum.

The role emphasizes communication, independence, and daily living skills, with low student-teacher ratios and opportunities to participate in general education activities with peers.