Special Education Teacher - IDEA Donna College Prep (26-27)

IDEA Special 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.

Requirements

• Valid Texas state certification in Special Education (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting (strongly preferred)
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability, life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• 403(b) plan
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)