Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher

Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at Florida Mesa Elementary School to work in the Autism Program. This individual will work alonggside the current teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst to support the program. This position will not involve lesson planning as the current teacher will continue to perform the lesson planning for the class - this role will provide extra support in the program and work alongisde the team. Position starts as soon as possible and runs through the end of the school year.

Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization required. Colorado teaching license with a Spanish Langauge endorsement or a demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish preferred. Substitute assignment starts as soon as possible.

The rate for long-term substituting is $265 per day.

Requirements Include

• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license. A 3- or 5-year Colorado substitute authorization may also accepted for a candidate with demonstrated Spanish langauge proficiency as outlined above. Contact Colorado Department of Education at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof to apply for a substitute license or a teaching license.
• Experience working with students in a classroom setting strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, basic language, basic math, and basic writing skills.
  
  

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,(303) 844-5695.