Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA Walzem College Prep (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. This role is perfect for someone with at least 48 college hours who seeks challenging work and opportunities for career advancement in education. RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) Co-Teachers at IDEA Public Schools work with students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities, focusing on a functional curriculum that promotes daily living and vocational skills for a successful transition to adult life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of facilitators and classroom teachers.
• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress.
• Provide support for students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in activities.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, and occupational/physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and help develop appropriate social skills.
• Assist with daily living activities, including feeding, lifting, and toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
• Accompany students on the school bus before or after school 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 or Certifications: Willingness to pursue Special Education teaching certification preferred.
• Physical Ability: Capable of physically assisting students with special needs (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining).
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to adjust to various school environments.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.61 for 0 years of experience and $23.98. Hourly co-teachers' earnings are paid out over a 12-month period.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including majority coverage for the base medical plan and subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition for qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and work-life services.
• Additional benefits: Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered for applicable candidates.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the U.S. Serving nearly 80,000 students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, IDEA is committed to sending 100% of its graduates to college. Joining IDEA means being part of a team dedicated to ambitious goals, continuous growth, and making college for all a reality.