Banning Lewis Academy - Special Education Teacher

Banning Lewis Academy•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$51,000

About The Position

Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy is seeking highly qualified Special Education Teachers at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006. At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs. About the Opportunity: Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction Manage student behavior in the classroom Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Active and current state of Colorado teaching license in appropriate content area
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to properly manage confidential information
Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
Manage student behavior in the classroom
Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
Utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned