Special Education Teacher

Description

The Special Education Instructor works under the supervision of the Head of School and the Academic Dean to provide additional learning support and instruction to students on IEPs in accordance with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Job Duties:

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Supports classroom teachers with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in small and/or large groups, and/or one-on-one settings.
• Monitors progress of students toward their IEP goals and ensuring data collection, documentation, and files are kept up-to-date.
• Proactively schedules and leads student/family/staff IEP meetings.
• Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
• Promotes a safe and conducive learning environment and ensures student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment:

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education AND Colorado teaching license for Special Education required
• Prior special education teaching experience preferred.

Salary : $58,000 - $73,792