Special Education Co-Teacher — Grow & Impact IDEA Classrooms

IDEA Public Schools; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with special needs, learn instructional strategies, and gain classroom experience under the guidance of licensed teachers.

The role offers hourly pay between $15.51 and $21.33, with pay distributed over 12 months, and a benefits package including family leave, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required, bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred).
• Experience: Experience in a classroom setting or with children.
• Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification strongly 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

Instruct students

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

48 college hours

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Texas seeks a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with special needs, learn instructional strategies, and gain classroom experience under the guidance of licensed teachers.

The role offers hourly pay between $15.51 and $21.33, with pay distributed over 12 months, and a benefits package including family leave, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support.