.5 Special Education Resource Teacher (Includes Incentive) - INR

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • $52,800 - $85,242 • Onsite

About The Position

A licensed professional who designs and delivers learning experiences for students, organizes and facilitates learning using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology, and participates in a community of learning to support students’ academic, civic, social, and emotional success. The teacher regularly evaluates student progress, adjusts instruction, communicates progress, and collaborates and reflects to improve learning opportunities. This position is at Mountain Ridge Middle School and includes an annual $4,000 special education teacher stipend. The role is scheduled for 3.75 hours per day, 18.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 183 days per year. Compensation is $52,800–$85,242 based on education and experience at 100% FTE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degree, such as a B.A., A.B., or B.S.
• Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
• Hold a Colorado Department of Education Initial or Professional Teacher License, or provide evidence of eligibility as described in the posting.
• Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and related legal requirements as they apply to assigned students.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
• Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems, and to understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including students, families, staff, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality, work independently, manage simultaneous demands, and set clear priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated teamwork, organization, time management, collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Student-centered and relationship-focused approach; commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.
• Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver effective instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
• Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, and differentiate instruction for their academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Assess student learning and progress using formal and informal methods, provide feedback, use results to inform planning and instruction, and submit reports as required.
• Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment that supports positive student behavior and effective use of time.
• Engage students across a range of ability levels, including students with diverse needs and interests, and support the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Integrate appropriate technology into instruction, student learning, data interpretation, and professional responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with applicable laws, district policies, procedures, and location requirements.
• Supervise students at all times and respond as directed and as necessary in safety or crisis situations.
• Collaborate with families and significant adults, colleagues, educational support staff, volunteers, and other professionals for students’ benefit.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance where applicable.
• Communicate student progress and make themselves available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, reflection, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.
• Perform non-instructional duties, other duties as assigned, and duties directed by supervisors and administrators.
• Report consistently for scheduled work and attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.

Benefits

• An annual $4,000 stipend for eligible Special Education Teachers.
• Benefits eligibility is listed as Part-time - Regular; benefit details are available through the district’s Employee Benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time