Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA Quest Academy

Role Mission

Special Education Co‑Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. This role is for candidates with at least 48 college hours, who seek challenging work and the opportunity to advance in their education career.

Compensation

• Hourly rate ranging from $16.05 for 0 years of experience to $23.17.
• Hourly earnings paid over a 12‑month period.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 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 available 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.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  At least 48 college hours required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Strongly preferred experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification is preferred. IDEA Co‑Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP) facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX).

Knowledge and Skills

• Capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining).
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to multiple situations in the school environment.

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and monitor student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable full participation in activities.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as speech, social, occupational, and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Assist with daily living activities such as feeding, lifting, and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit.
• In some campuses, school bus riding to accompany students may be required before or after school.
• Embodies our values: commitment to mission, accountability, proactive action, urgency, entrepreneurial spirit, responsiveness to feedback, cross‑departmental collaboration, and high professional conduct.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.