Special Education RISE Co-Teacher: Growth & Impact

IDEA Public Schools; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parenting Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities. You will work in a low student-teacher ratio setting to help implement functional curricula focused on daily living and vocational skills.

Responsibilities include assisting in educational and social development, monitoring IEP progress, coordinating with therapists, and supporting daily living activities as needed.

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/Certifications: 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

Instruction delivery

Behavior management

Organization

Communication

Adaptability

Education

48 college hours

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher to support students with significant cognitive and developmental disabilities. You will work in a low student-teacher ratio setting to help implement functional curricula focused on daily living and vocational skills.

Responsibilities include assisting in educational and social development, monitoring IEP progress, coordinating with therapists, and supporting daily living activities as needed.