K-5th Student Education Teacher Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay Region; O

Overview

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

The IDEA Exceptional Student Education teacher serves as a crucial bridge between home and school for our highest-need students and their families.

Compensation:

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $48,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. There are opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.

• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition 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 per 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 accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and employer-paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in an Exceptional Student Education classroom setting.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education is required; current GT endorsement or willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the core academic subject 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.

Exceptional Student Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• 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 students’ progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine needs and develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups of students at academic 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 and maximize achievement.
• Discuss students’ progress with…