Special Education Teacher

Global Village Academy • Thornton, CO

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About The Position

The general purpose of the Special Education Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Must possess a CO Special Education Teacher License
• All core content teachers must be highly qualified in the applicable field or grade level
• One year of working with students in a school setting is strongly preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate subject matter competency
• Familiarity with IEP process
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Ability to prioritize and achieve federal, state, districts, and school deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members
• Flexibility and initiative necessary to contribute to a start up organization
• Analytical problem solver
• Basic understanding of data analysis
• Professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills
• Critical-thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patience
• Resourcefulness

Responsibilities

• Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
• Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student's abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation
• Support the school's mission and curriculum
• Other duties as assigned by Principal
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, teachers and colleagues
• Assist in the design and implementation of research-based curriculum
• Maintain the school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree