Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA North Mission College Prep

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

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Role Mission:
The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. This position is also ideal for a candidate who has at least 48 college hours, wants challenging work, and the opportunity to advance in his or her education career.

RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education. IDEA Special Education RISE Co-Teachers work with students with significant cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities. The needs of these students require a functional curriculum focused on the acquisition of daily living and vocational skills leading to a successful transition to adult life within the community. These K-12 classrooms provide instruction in practical academics, communication, community, domestic, leisure/recreation, and vocational skills utilizing a functional curriculum in a general education school building.

The classrooms emphasize communication, maximum independence, and opportunities to generalize skills in natural settings as well as participation in general education activities with typical peers. IDEA Special Education RISE Co-Teachers support the Special Education-RISE classroom in the Academy (K-5) or College Prep (6-12) as they work with students in lower student-teacher ratios (often 1 to
3) to support their academic needs.

• Hourly rate ranging between $16.05 for 0 years of experience and $23.17
• Hourly co‑teachers earnings are paid out over a 12‑month period

• Paid Family Leave:
  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.
• 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, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray the cost of moving.

• 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 a Special Education teaching certification preferred.
• IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP).

• Capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining).
• 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.

• 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 and monitor student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable full participation.
• Collaborate 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.
• Assist with daily living activities such as feeding, lifting, and toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
• May need to accompany students on school bus riding before or after school at some campuses.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. Apply soon as the position is immediately opening.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment in employment. For inquiries concerning the organization’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or Title II of the ADA, contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.