RISE Special Education Teacher - Inspire Independence

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Counseling

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Special Education teacher for the RISE program in Texas. The role focuses on delivering instructional support to students with diverse disabilities, developing and implementing IEPs, and coordinating related services.

You will collaborate with families and staff to maximize student growth and transition planning. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Texas SPED certification, and experience in a Special Education setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula 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.

Skills

Special Education experience

Texas SPED certification

Core Content Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Special Education teacher for the RISE program in Texas. The role focuses on delivering instructional support to students with diverse disabilities, developing and implementing IEPs, and coordinating related services.

You will collaborate with families and staff to maximize student growth and transition planning. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Texas SPED certification, and experience in a Special Education setting.