Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Yukon Academy

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 IDEA Special Education RISE teachers teach all subjects such as Reading, Writing, Math, History, Adaptive PE and others to students who have intellectual, behavioral, and physical disabilities.

RISE Special Education teachers also provide resources, education, training, and emotional support to families so they are prepared for long‑term plans for their children.

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500. 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.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 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.
• Comprehensive benefits plan covering majority of employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, 403(b) plan, relocation allowance if applicable.

• 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 core content certification or Texas Core Content Competency Worksheet (required).

• 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.
• 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 in order 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; adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and family on a weekly basis.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of 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…