Special Education Teacher

Global Village Academy•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core content through language immersion in French, Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian, depending on the school. The school’s immersion teachers bring diverse cultures and languages into the classroom, and its internationally benchmarked curriculum encourages students to engage with ideas through multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives. The Special Education Teacher supports instruction and student success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living. The role includes supervising students in classrooms and other assigned areas, developing lesson plans, teaching individuals and groups within established curriculum guidelines, collaborating with educators and administrators, and responding to families’ questions about instruction and student progress. The teacher assesses students’ skills and needs, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapts lessons, tracks progress, and updates goals throughout the school year. The position also involves mentoring students and teacher assistants, supporting transitions between grades and after graduation, reinforcing school expectations, collaborating with families and colleagues, and contributing to research-based curriculum and the school’s academic and behavioral culture. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal. Regular attendance is required. Relocation is not provided.

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.
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.
Analytical problem-solving ability and a basic understanding of data analysis.
Professional demeanor.
Communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts in ways students with learning disabilities can understand.
Critical-thinking skills to assess progress and adapt instruction.
Interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with educators, counselors, administrators, and parents.
Patience when working with students with special needs and different abilities.
Resourcefulness in presenting information to meet student needs and helping general education teachers adapt lessons.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with students in a school setting is strongly preferred.
Experience as a classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable, objective student performance gains surpassing state or local averages.
Flexibility and initiative to contribute to a start-up organization.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skills and needs and develop teaching plans.
Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs and abilities.
Develop and implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
Plan, organize, and assign activities suited to each student’s abilities.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Assess student performance, track progress, and update IEPs throughout the school year.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
Prepare and support students as they transition between grades and after graduation.
Support the school’s mission and curriculum, and reinforce school-wide rules and expectations.
Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, teachers, and colleagues.
Assist in designing and implementing research-based curriculum.
Help maintain a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal.
Maintain regular attendance.