Special Education Teacher

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

1d•$65,000 - $88,020•Onsite

About The Position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core academic content through language immersion. Its immersion teachers bring their cultures and languages into classrooms, while students engage with an internationally benchmarked curriculum and cross-cultural perspectives. The Special Education Teacher supports students' academic, interpersonal, and daily-living development. The role includes developing and implementing individualized instruction and IEPs, supervising students in classrooms and other assigned areas, collaborating with school staff, and communicating with parents or guardians about instructional programs and student progress. The teacher also supports the school's mission, curriculum, culture, and high academic and behavioral expectations. This is a full-time, exempt position at Global Village Academy North in Thornton, Colorado. Annual salary is $65,000–$88,020. Relocation is not provided. Regular attendance is required. Duties may change, and occasional evening meetings or events may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Colorado Special Education Teacher License.
Core content teachers must be highly qualified in the applicable field or grade level.
Ability to demonstrate subject matter competency.
Familiarity with the IEP process.
Experience as a classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable, objective student performance gains surpassing state or local averages.
Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including students with low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom.
Ability to prioritize and meet federal, state, district, and school deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a team, especially with parents and community members.
Flexibility and initiative to contribute to a start-up organization.
Analytical problem-solving ability and a basic understanding of data analysis.
Professional demeanor.
Communication skills to explain concepts accessibly and discuss student needs and performance with families and staff.
Critical-thinking skills to assess student progress and adapt lessons.
Interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships.
Patience when supporting students with special needs and different abilities.
Resourcefulness in presenting information in ways that meet students' needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with students in a school setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess students' skills, identify their needs, and develop teaching plans.
Adapt lessons to meet students' needs and abilities.
Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student and update it throughout the school year to reflect progress and goals.
Plan, organize, and assign activities specific to each student's abilities.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track progress.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants working with students with disabilities.
Prepare and help students transition between grades and after graduation.
Support the school's mission and curriculum.
Reinforce school-wide rules and classroom expectations.
Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, teachers, and colleagues.
Assist in designing and implementing research-based curriculum.
Maintain a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
Collaborate with general education teachers, school counselors, administrators, parents, and community members.
Help general education teachers adapt lessons to students with disabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.