Job Description
- Applications will be received until December 24, 2024 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job :
Provides direct instruction to students with IEPs in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom. Creates and makes available to students an environment where their special education needs are central and essential to a free and appropriate education.
What DPS Offers You :
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note : You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.What You'll Do :
Collaborates with and supports the needs of students, staff, and families by fostering an understanding of hearing lossProvides a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve students' access to the general education curriculum, social emotional learning, early learning behaviors, and academic achievement.Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and interestsAdministers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified studentsCounsels students to encourage and support student achievementMonitors, supervises, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policyObserves, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administratorsPrepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District softwareAssists hearing disabled students with use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and / or assistive listening technology in collaboration with District audiologists; maintains assistive listening devices and troubleshoots when problems occurWhat You'll Need :
Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.Knowledge with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.Effective time management and organizational skillsEffective communication skillsStrong attention to detailEffectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlinesThe ability to take responsibility for one's own performanceWork collaboratively with others on a teamAptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environmentLead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
