Description
Role Mission : RISE stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Education.IDEA Special Education RISE teachers ensure that our students with the most significant disabilities, are held to very high achievement expectations so that they reach their fullest potential.
Our IDEA Special Education RISE teachers provide resources, education, training and emotional support to the families they serve so families are prepared for long-term plans for their children.
All IDEA teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic, behavioral and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.
IDEA teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to drive effective educational programming decisions.
IDEA teachers seek feedback and continue to develop their teaching practice to better serve IDEA students.
What We Offer
Compensation :
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $54,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$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 page.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Other Benefits :
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse / domestic partner and children.
Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include :
- Paid Family Leave : Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization 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.