Special Education Teacher - IDEA Converse College Prep

Role Mission

IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. They develop individualized plans and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Teachers provide in‑class support for reading, writing, and math to students with outlined service minutes support, and they also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations.

The IDEA Special Education teacher serves as the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest‑need students and their families.

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. The role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each, plus additional performance‑based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• 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:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to a $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 available at no cost.
• Other benefits include 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. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year institution (required).
• Experience:
  
  Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred).
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required).

• Knowledge of the core academic subject(s) assigned.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• 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.
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review, and Dismissal meetings.
• Strong family engagement and communication.
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk.

• 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.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect student progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, response‑to‑intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions that maximize achievement.
• Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Effectively use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus‑wide initiatives…