RISE Special Education Teacher - Inspire Student Growth

IDEA Public Schools; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education RISE teacher to support students across Reading, Writing, Math, History, and Adaptive PE while partnering with families for long‑term planning. The role emphasizes high achievement expectations and individualized education plans within a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and Texas Special Education certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities (strongly preferred)
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required); appropriate grade and subject band core certification(s) or Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet (required)

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
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Host tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs

Skills

Instruction & classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Communication & family engagement

IEP implementation & data tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas state certification in Special Education

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education RISE teacher to support students across Reading, Writing, Math, History, and Adaptive PE while partnering with families for long‑term planning. The role emphasizes high achievement expectations and individualized education plans within a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and Texas Special Education certification.