Special Education Teacher

RiseUP • Colorado Springs, CO

28d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing case management and educational planning for a designated caseload of youth with a disability. They include making appropriate accommodation and modification to the set curriculum for each student as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree and relevant teaching experience; teaching endorsement in Special Education Required
• Must have at least five (5) years of valid driving experience and possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License, or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure while working with individuals displaying a range of emotions and behaviors.
• Must be willing and able to drive regularly as part of job responsibilities.
• Must be willing to participate in ALL community activities with students, including but not limited to skiing, swimming, horseback riding, and other off-site activities.
• Competent in all aspects of classroom management and instructional delivery.
• Flexible with schedule and staffing changes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language for required paperwork, testing, and professional communication.
• Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check.
• Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.
• Requires flexible schedule.
• Ability to work as a team leader.
• Ability to communicate effectively with respect and tact.
• Able to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate plans, and prepare materials.
• Ability to organize and time manage all required tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry students with adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with students with challenging behavior.
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements.
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in IReady and Infinite Campus preffered

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, values, policies, and procedures of RiseUp.
• Oversee case management for all students ensuring timely reports
• Complete all aspects of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and accommodate and modify curriculum to best support the students.
• Complete pre and post testing in I Ready.
• Identify program and individual staff needs and develop a plan for addressing these needs.
• Ensure accountability of all program money.
• Coordinate and maintain frequent and professional communication with supervisors, school districts, family members, guardians, home programs, therapists, staff members, and other professionals.
• Complete appropriate documentation including data collection, monthlies, incident reports/GERs, and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff to enhance services delivery.
• Handle emergency situations effectively while following established procedures.
• Provide direction, support, and role modeling to staff supervised and provide feedback to the Charge Paraprofessional on development opportunities.
• Develop and execute plan for Community Based Curriculum Activities (CBCAs).
• Prepare and execute lesson plans and submit to supervisor weekly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, MetLife Accident Plan, Critical Illness, company-paid Short-Term.
• Also offered are 10 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Wellness Time and a 403b retirement plan with RiseUp - match after one (1) year.
• (Benefits are subject to change based on reevaluation or benefit plan changes annually.)
• Benefits begin at first of the following month after completing a full 30 days of employment (i.e. start date 4 January 2025, benefits initiate 1 March 2025).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees