IDEA Public Schools
Special Education Teacher - IDEA McAllen Academy (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Special Education Teacher – IDEA McAllen Academy (Immediate Opening)
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. Special Education teachers 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, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with defined service minutes. They also teach content mastery for students with designated accommodations. The IDEA Special Education teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest‑need students and their families.
What We Offer Compensation
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500 to $4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Other Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, a 403(b) plan, and a relocation allowance if applicable.
What You Bring – Competencies Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution required.
Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting strongly preferred.
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of core academic subject 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.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
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 at risk in reading and/or math, including 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 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 each student’s progress and learning needs, adjusting lesson plans and updating the 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 aligned with 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.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities they identify with.
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 year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.
Team and Family Values
Believes and is committed to our mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, shared often and freely across all levels.
Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and holds themselves to high levels of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as models for colleagues and students.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co‑Teacher (para‑professional) in the RISE classroom.
About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Culture and Belonging At IDEA, the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values.
To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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What We Offer Compensation
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500 to $4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Other Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, a 403(b) plan, and a relocation allowance if applicable.
What You Bring – Competencies Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution required.
Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting strongly preferred.
Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas state certification in Special Education required.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of core academic subject 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.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
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 at risk in reading and/or math, including 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 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 each student’s progress and learning needs, adjusting lesson plans and updating the 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 aligned with 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.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities they identify with.
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 year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of our scholars.
Team and Family Values
Believes and is committed to our mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, shared often and freely across all levels.
Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and holds themselves to high levels of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as models for colleagues and students.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a Special Education Co‑Teacher (para‑professional) in the RISE classroom.
About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
Staff Culture and Belonging At IDEA, the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values.
To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
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