.5 Special Education Resource Teacher (Includes Incentive)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$52,020 - $83,163•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Resource Teacher at Challenger Middle School. The role involves designing and delivering learning experiences for students, organizing and facilitating the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and technology, and participating in a community of learning to enhance student success. The teacher will consistently evaluate student progress, make adjustments, and communicate with stakeholders. A variety of Special Education positions are eligible for an annual stipend of $4,000. The district reserves the right to modify duties. This role requires consistent attendance, performing other duties as assigned, and achieving proficient performance evaluations. The teacher will assess student progress, comply with laws and policies, and demonstrate respect for diversity. High standards for professional conduct, knowledge of learning processes and content, and pedagogical expertise are expected. The role involves developing and implementing lessons, engaging students with diverse needs, ensuring student supervision, and establishing a safe, inclusive learning environment. High expectations, critical-thinking development, and adherence to health and safety policies are crucial. Fostering a positive learning environment, implementing the district's educational philosophy, and differentiating instruction for academic, social, emotional, and health needs are key. The teacher will integrate technology, link professional growth to goals, maintain accurate records, be available to students and parents, manage materials, model effective communication and conduct, perform duties as directed, plan and supervise assignments for support staff and volunteers, provide instruction aligned with standards, offer opportunities for teamwork and leadership, respond to safety situations, adapt to a dynamic environment, and use feedback to improve teaching. Collaboration with families is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements
Academy District 20, Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
Fingerprinting and background checks are required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting ("Evidence of Eligibility" means license application with CDE is in process) (optional)
Three current letters of recommendation (ie: within the last 2-3 years)

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required
Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
Demonstrates knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
Demonstrates knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught
Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
Demonstrates mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at elementary is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content; at secondary has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is a content area expert
Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
Develops and implements lessons that connect to a variety of content areas and disciplines; emphasizes literacy and mathematical practices
Engages students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students
Ensures that students are supervised at all times
Establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students
Establishes and communicates high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
Fosters a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
Implements by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
Links professional growth to professional goals
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy
Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested
Manages materials and supplies
Models and promotes effective communication
Models appropriate conduct at all times
Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
Performs non-instructional duties as directed
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Plans and delivers effective instruction and creates an environment that facilitates learning for their students
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor, evaluates their job performance
Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
Provides students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership
Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable
Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
Uses effective conflict resolution
Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
Uses formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and to use results to inform planning and instruction
Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students