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About the position
The primary responsibility of the ESS Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by developing ESS students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily learning. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students. The position is part of the Student Support Services department and reports to the School Principal. The work year consists of 165 days, and the salary is based on the Teacher Salary Schedule with fringe benefits as per the PEA Negotiated Agreement.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior as determined by the students' IEPs.
- Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations and instructional modifications.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
- Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning.
- Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and determine priorities for their individualized educational needs.
- Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with child study team members.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports as required.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Requirements
- Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
- Endorsement in applicable level of teaching (i.e Elementary or Secondary).
- Teacher must be highly qualified in ESS through specific endorsements or qualifications.
- 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area.
- Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam.
- Completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a Title I or low income setting.
- Experience with AVID implementation.
- Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies.
- Previous experience as a certified teacher.
Benefits
- Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement.
