Special Education Teacher - IDEA Montopolis Academy

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.

They provide in‑class support for various subjects such as reading, writing, and math to students who have outlined service minutes support. They also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations and service minutes.

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

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. Additional performance‑based compensation is available. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit the 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 the majority of costs for a spouse, domestic partner, and children. Some of the special benefits include:
Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health services.

• 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 toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health – Five 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.

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 educational 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 core academic subject assignments.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to 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 students’ progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups of academically at‑risk students in reading and/or math, including general education, 504, response‑to‑intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
• 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 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 individual student’s progress and learning needs; adjust lesson plans…