Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Riverview College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. This role is ideal for candidates seeking valuable experience in Special Education, challenging work, and opportunities to advance their education career.

What We Offer

Compensation

Hourly rate ranging between $16.00 (0 years of experience) and $23.00. Earnings are paid out over a 12-month period.

Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Education: At least 48 college hours required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience: Classroom setting or work with children.
• Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification strongly preferred. Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible for the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX).

Skills

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to various school environments

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress.
• Support individual students inside and outside the classroom to ensure full participation in activities.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Maintain student records with classroom teachers.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist in developing appropriate social skills.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including feeding, lifting, and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
• At some campuses, accompany students on school bus rides before or after school.

Core Values

• Believes in and is committed to IDEA’s mission of ensuring all students can get to and through college.
• Demonstrates effective outcomes and accountability for results.
• Takes action, learns from mistakes, and improves quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and adapts to change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback shared across all levels of the organization.
• Builds strong cross-departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools committed to preparing all students for college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown into the fastest-growing network in the U.S., serving nearly 80,000 students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA maintains a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college and is nationally ranked by The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report.