Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA Weslaco Pike Academy (Immediate Opening)
$47,840–$47,840 year
On-siteWeslaco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assist in the educational and social development of students with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities under the direction of facilitators and classroom teachers. Implement Individual Education Plans, monitor student progress, and provide support inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in activities. Work with professionals including speech and occupational therapists, assist with maintaining student records, and support students with emotional or behavioral concerns. Daily living assistance may include feeding, lifting, and toileting in the Life Skills Unit, while school bus riding to accompany students may be required before or after school. This role supports K-5 or College Prep classrooms with low student-teacher ratios, focusing on functional curricula for daily living and vocational skills leading to community transition.
Required Qualifications
- At least 48 college hours
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification
- Capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining)
- 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
- Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with children with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities
- Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification
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