Special Education RISE Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
El Paso, TX
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

As a Special Education RISE teacher, you will ensure that students with a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities reach their fullest potential. You will teach all subjects, provide resources and emotional support to families, and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.

What You Will Do

Your main responsibilities will include adapting lessons to meet student needs, developing and implementing IEPs, assessing student progress, and communicating with parents and other educators. You will also participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, and other school-wide activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a team member who embodies our values of being an agent of change, having a propensity for action, and being willing to make mistakes to learn and improve quickly. You will work in a high-growth environment with a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
  • Valid Texas state certification in Special Education
  • Experience in a Special Education classroom setting with students who have significant disabilities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan covering majority of employee premium for base medical plan
  • Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year)
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Parenting benefits
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Generous vacation time
  • Referral bonuses
  • Professional development
  • 403(b) plan
  • Relocation allowance (if applicable)
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