Special Education Teaching Fellow

Are you passionate about making a difference?
Do you aspire to serve a diverse community of low-income students and families?

Our students need dedicated educators like you!

At Atlas, we are committed to investing in our future leaders. Let us support your journey to becoming a licensed Special Education teacher at Atlas by covering the cost of your alternative Special Education license through the ASPIRE to Teach program.

Join us and make a lasting impact!

Who We Are

• A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What Youll Do

Learning and Development

• Participate in structured training and mentorship to develop skills as a special education teacher
• Observe and collaborate with experienced educators to learn effective teaching strategies
• Engage actively in feedback sessions and professional development opportunities

Student Support

• Implement instructional materials and activities under the guidance of the special education teacher
• Support students during classroom transitions and activities, promoting independence and self-advocacy
• Provide one-on-one and small-group assistance to students per prepared lessons from the special education teacher

Classroom Management

• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized learning environment
• Assist with applying behavior management strategies to meet a diverse set of student needs
• Ensure students are supervised at all times and foster a positive classroom culture

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Implementation

• Collaborate with the special education team to appropriately implement students' IEPs
• Assist the primary teacher with collecting and documenting data to accurately track progress toward IEP goals
• Observe IEP meetings and learn effective practices pertaining to student progress and support plans

Communication and Collaboration

• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff to support student success
• Maintain open communication with teachers and administrators regarding student progress and/or concerns
• Work as part of a team to implement prescribed strategies that address diverse learning needs

Compensation & Schedule

• Salaried/Exempt
• Annual Salary: $38,500
• Full Time; Monday Friday; Approximately 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10* weeks of paid school breaks
• 32* hours of annual flex time and 48* hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 209* work days per academic year
• Start Date: As Soon as Possible

• Prorated if the employee's start date is after July 1st.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or special education
• Be committed to obtaining alternative special education licensure within 12 months of hire
  • Enrollment in the alternative licensure program is required by 30 days after hire
• Must be able to successfully pass required background screening
• Possess a sincere desire to become a full-time licensed special education teacher with Atlas after completing this one-year fellowship
• Demonstrate and foster a growth mindset with a genuine drive to succeed
• Have the ability to take feedback well and quickly implement changes from mentor teachers and instructional coaches
• Demonstrated maturity, humility, self-reflection, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Desired Qualifications

• Exhibited resilience and a steadfast commitment to mastering the teaching craft, ensuring a meaningful and lasting impact on our students' futures
• Prior teaching experience with low-income, minority, or historically underachieving students
• Bilingual; English & Spanish

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School

Position Closes: When Filled