Special Ed Co-Teacher, RISE Program (K-12)

IDEA Public Schools; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to 50% to $5,

Mental/Behavioral Health support (5 in

Dental and Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parenting benefits

Flexible spending account options

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance (possible)

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities in K-12 classrooms within a general education setting. The role emphasizes a functional curriculum and collaboration with a team to foster independence and community participation.

Qualifications include at least 48 college hours and a preference for a bachelor’s degree; 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.
• IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX).

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

Instructing students

Student behavior management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Physical assistance

Education

48 college hours

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Education certification willingness

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities in K-12 classrooms within a general education setting. The role emphasizes a functional curriculum and collaboration with a team to foster independence and community participation.

Qualifications include at least 48 college hours and a preference for a bachelor’s degree; willingness to pursue Special Education certification is encouraged.