Special Education Teacher- SSN
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. 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Generous annual leave, plus nine (9) weeks of paid time off for breaks/holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
