Special Education Teacher- SSN

Laradon • Denver, CO

4d • $64,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher will provide special education, pre-vocational and daily living training to dually diagnosed adolescents receiving services in Laradon’s School.
No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following . . .
Promote a learning environment in which all students thrive; classroom instruction that is tailored to students’ strengths and needs and prepares students for their next transition.
Other duties as assigned.
As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in school to perform his/her job functions.

Requirements

• Current Colorado Department of Education License in Special Education or BA and willingness to attend an Alternative Licensure Program (ask about Tuition Reimbursement options).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and CBI/FBI Federal background check.
• All school employees are required to provide physical behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire); may be subject to extensive aggressive and non-compliant behavior from special needs students.
• Current Colorado Teaching Certification with Special education Generalist and Elementary Education endorsement or ability to enter an Alternative Licensure program or apply for a Special Education Temporary Authorization (SETA).
• Valid driving license, good driving record, and reliable personal transportation
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders preferred.
• Two years’ teacher experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility.
• Must possess desire to mentor and teach Laradon team members, subordinates and peers

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Drive students as necessary for program needs.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership for classroom paraprofessionals.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to meet the needs of individual students across learning environments.
• Complete required documentation and maintain records.
• Actively engage parents, guardians, and community agencies in the IEP process.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems for IEP goals. Delegate data collection to paraprofessionals and service providers as needed.
• Serve as special education case manager, leading the multidisciplinary IEP process, facilitating IEP meetings, and meeting required timelines.
• Provide specialized instruction services based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in both group and individual settings that include skill acquisition plans to teach functional skills.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance short term disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts (following 60 days)
• 401(k) + 4% match (following 60 days)
• tuition and certification reimbursement
• growth, training and development opportunities
• Paid on-the job training
• Generous annual leave, plus nine (9) weeks of paid time off for breaks/holidays
• Development and internal promotion opportunities
• Casual and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time