Full-Time: 185 Day Contract (Pro-rated for remaining days)
Monday - Friday
Salary: $51,250 minimum - $83,758 maximum base (Pro-rated for remaining days) Benefits


Laramie County School District #1 
 
Special Education Teacher - Affective Needs
 
Purpose Statement
The Affective Needs Teacher is dedicated to supporting the educational and emotional development of students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide a structured and supportive learning environment, enabling students to achieve their academic goals while also addressing their social and emotional needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, prepare and implement course content, format, structure and schedule.
• Develop, plan, prepare and implement classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students' affective needs. 
• Provide specialized instruction to help students develop coping strategies and improve social skills. 
• Create a classroom environment that offers a high degree of structure and consistent routines. 
• Collaborate with other educators, specialists, and families to support the holistic development of students. 
• Utilize positive behavior interventions and supports to manage classroom dynamics and promote student success. 
• Integrate academic standards with social-emotional learning to foster a well-rounded educational experience. 
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to affective education and behavioral management. 
• Assist in the supervision and direction of affective needs paraeducator(s)
• Monitor student learning and progress to evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instructional, supports and services.
• Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.  

 
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include knowledge of behavior management techniques and educational strategies for students with emotional disturbances; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: developing standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:                                                                                                                                                          significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
 
Experience:  Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required
Certificates and Licenses: Exceptional Generalist or Exceptional Specialist in Behavior & Emotional Disabilities
First Aid Certificate preferred
MANDT training
Continuing Educ. / Training:  Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances:  Criminal Background Clearance 

Salary : $51,250 - $83,758