Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Walzem Academy (26-27)

Role Mission RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education. IDEA Special Education RISE teachers ensure that our students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities are held to very high achievement expectations so that they reach their fullest potential. Our teachers teach all subjects such as Reading, Writing, Math, History, Adaptive PE, and others to students with intellectual, behavioral, and physical disabilities. They also provide resources, education, training, and emotional support to families so they are prepared for long‑term plans for their children. What We Offer Compensation The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer 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. Benefits 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 $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. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required). Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities (strongly preferred). Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required); appropriate grade‑and‑subject band content certification(s) or Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet (required). Knowledge and Skills 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. Accountabilities Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students. Support coordination of related services for students on their caseload. 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 their needs and develop teaching plans. Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement. Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation. Implement state learning standards, 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 individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly. Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis. 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 while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom. Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify. Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs. Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before and after‑school duties, and school‑wide meetings and functions. Engage in summer and year‑long district, school and personal learning and development. Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week. Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of the scholars. Values Believe and be committed to our mission and being an agent of change; all students are capable of getting to and through college. Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and hold accountability for them. Propensity for action, willingness to learn from mistakes quickly. Work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes. Thrive in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change. Seek and respond well to feedback, shared often and freely across all levels of the organization. Work through silos and forge strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes. Believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for colleagues and students. Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable) Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co‑Teacher (para‑professional) in the RISE classroom. #J-18808-Ljbffr IDEA Public Schools