Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (Immediate Opening)
About the role
IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching, wants challenging work, and the opportunity to advance in his or her education career.
Pay
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.00 for 0 years of experience and $23.00. Hourly co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month period.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
- 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 paid toward 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 within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost
- Dental and vision plans
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Parenting benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Professional development
- 403(b) plan
- Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable
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
IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor's degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX). The goal of the program is for all participants to gain a special education certification and become future special education teachers at IDEA.
Skills
- Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
- Assist in the