Student Education; ESE Teacher - IDEA Compass

Role Mission

IDEA Exceptional Student 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 and teach content mastery for students with accommodations and service minutes support. They serve as the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest‑need students and their families.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary: $50,000 for 0 years of experience. Eligible for various stipends ($500–$4,000) and additional compensation through the Teacher Career Pathway up to $10,000.
• Additional hourly compensation for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• 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.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption of a child.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, up to $5,250 per year.
• Employee‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: up to 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
• Additional benefits: dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching up to 4% of your annual compensation.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs.

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

• Knowledge of core academic subjects 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 academically at 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 to maximize achievement.
• Discuss student 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 accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology effectively 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…