Special Education Co-Teacher - IDEA Sports Park College Prep (26-27)
IDEA Public Schools, Brownsville, TX, United States
Overview
Role Mission: IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching, and seeking challenging work with opportunities to advance in an education career.
Responsibilities
Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
Assistance with daily living activities may include feeding, lifting and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit
At some campuses, school bus riding to accompany students may be needed before or after school
Qualifications
Education: At least 48 college hours required, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Experience: Experience in a classroom setting or with children
Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification strongly preferred
IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX)
Knowledge and Skills
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
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Role Mission: IDEA Special Education Co-Teachers learn instructional strategies and develop their teaching skills in order to provide highly effective instruction to IDEA students. The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching, and seeking challenging work with opportunities to advance in an education career.
Responsibilities
Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists
Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
Assistance with daily living activities may include feeding, lifting and/or toileting in the Life Skills Unit
At some campuses, school bus riding to accompany students may be needed before or after school
Qualifications
Education: At least 48 college hours required, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Experience: Experience in a classroom setting or with children
Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification strongly preferred
IDEA Co-Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX)
Knowledge and Skills
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
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