Special Education RISE Teacher - IDEA Round Rock Tech Academy

Overview

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. IDEA Special Education RISE teachers teach all subjects such as Reading, Writing, Math, History, Adaptive PE, and others to students who have but are not limited to intellectual, behavioral, and physical disabilities.

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

• Compensation:
  The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $59,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. There is potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation through our Teacher Career Pathway. For more information, visit the compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive plans covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. 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 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 and core content areas required

• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  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

• Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:
  Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students; support coordination of related services for students on their caseload; develop IEPs for a caseload of students; implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress; update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect progress and goals; assess students’ skills to determine needs and develop teaching plans; collect and analyze student data to maximize achievement;
  
  discuss students’ 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 progress, adjust lesson plans, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology effectively as a communication and educational tool; manage work-related tasks.
• Establish and maintain a consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives; develop students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and…