Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Job Family: Certified Licensed Department: Bea Underwood Elementary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: T Salary Schedule: $45,000.00 - 84,112.00 Job ID#: 1272 SUMMARY: Develop accommodations and curriculum modifications, develop standards aligned IEPs and ensure the fidelity of their implementation. In collaboration with the general education staff plan and deliver specialized instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsible to actively progress monitor student goals. Work with general education staff to provide direct and indirect support and adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, staff and community members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT: •Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required. •Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required. •Effectively use case management strategies to support student outcomes based on the adopted curricula for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain adopted grade/course expectations and standards. •Strong knowledge of content areas, literacy and numeracy intervention programs, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to learners with all types of special needs. •Effective understanding of the IEP writing process including standards alignment of the IEP •Knowledge of both formal and informal diagnostic special education assessments. •CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged. •Participate in professional growth opportunities and CPI Training. •English language skills. •Math and accounting skills. PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN: •Collaborate with general education teachers to modify and tailor the curriculum as necessary to address individual student differences, learning styles, functional educational levels and student abilities. •Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics. •Submit required reports promptly at the times specified. •Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property •Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. •Ability to work with students with diverse needs at various levels. •Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. •Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence. •Ability to promote and follow Board and District policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures. •Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting •Criminal background check required for hire. AGENCY: •Utilize formative and summative assessments to assess the learning, achievement, and performance of each student and report the results as required by District Policy and school procedures. •Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District. •Ability to develop and implement appropriate progress monitoring tools to assess student progress toward goals. •Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills. •Ability to develop and implement accommodations and modifications that facilitate student mastery of the Colorado Academic Standards. •Critical thinking and problem solving skills. PERSONAL WELLNESS: •Provide safety instruction for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, product, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements. •Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code. •Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents. •Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to insure that students are supervised at all times. •Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law. •Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. •The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required. •Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required. Reports to: Principal Direct Reports: •May assist in supervising and evaluating paraprofessionals. •Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, at recess, lunch, and to and from classes. BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: Assist with planning and monitoring classroom/department budget. Application Procedure: APPLY ONLINE’ •Certified positions require a Colorado certificate or license. Salary is based upon experience and education •Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled Equal Employment Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.

Salary : $45,000 - $84,112