Special Education RISE Co-Teacher for Growth & Impact

IDEA Public Schools; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health support

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in Round Rock, TX seeks a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with cognitive and developmental disabilities within the RISE program. You will assist in implementing IEPs, support daily living and participate in a team-based, low student-to-teacher ratio classroom.

Qualified candidates have at least 48 college hours, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and a willingness to pursue Special Education certification.

Qualifications

• At least 48 college hours required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
• 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

Physical support

Behavior management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

48 college hours required

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in Round Rock, TX seeks a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with cognitive and developmental disabilities within the RISE program. You will assist in implementing IEPs, support daily living and participate in a team-based, low student-to-teacher ratio classroom.

Qualified candidates have at least 48 college hours, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and a willingness to pursue Special Education certification.