Special Education Teacher - IDEA Parmer Park Academy

Role Mission

IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. Special 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, and teach content mastery under outlined accommodations and service minutes support. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides 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.
• This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500‑$4,000 each.
• 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 most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• 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 members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Knowledge of 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.

• 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 students who are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students from 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.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Use formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress, adjust lesson plans, and update the gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families 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.
• 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…