Special Education RISE Teacher: Inspire Student Growth

IDEA Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education RISE teacher to serve students with diverse disabilities and to deliver high‑quality instruction across core subjects, including Reading, Writing, Math, and History.

The role emphasizes developing IEPs, coordinating related services, and maintaining strong family engagement to support students in reaching college readiness and life goals.

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)
• Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required); appropriate grade and subject band core content 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
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Student instruction

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

IEP meetings

Family engagement

Student outcomes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas SPED certification

Core Content Certification

Job description

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Special Education RISE teacher to serve students with diverse disabilities and to deliver high‑quality instruction across core subjects, including Reading, Writing, Math, and History.

The role emphasizes developing IEPs, coordinating related services, and maintaining strong family engagement to support students in reaching college readiness and life goals.