Special Education Teacher (Full or Part-time)

Bl Miguel Pro Catholic Academy•Westminster, CO

76d•$42,424 - $70,633•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher (SPED Teacher) is a full-time position, though a part-time role may be considered for the right candidate. Responsibilities include planning and implementing special educational services directly to students in the areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, or other authorized instructional areas in the least restrictive environment. The SPED Teacher will work closely with the classroom teacher to modify and/or adapt classroom work, providing targeted academic support to students during the regular school day. This role also involves case management of students with diagnosed needs. The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who meets the requirements to work in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. This position is hired by and directly accountable to the administration at Bl. Miguel Pro Catholic Academy. The Special Education Teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools, and cooperate with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

Requirements

Refrain from promotion or approval of, or living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect, discredit, or disgrace, or cause scandal in relationship to the Archdiocese of Denver or to be considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine of morals.
Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
Bachelor's degree, special education coursework preferred
Credentialing in Special Education required, or willing to become credentialed
Experience in classroom setting or comparable instructional role
Technologically adept with experience in using digital tools for instructional purposes
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks and workload with desired outcomes
Complete required training, certification, and/or credentialing as necessitated by Archdiocese of Denver, school, and/or student need
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements

Nice To Haves

Special education coursework preferred

Responsibilities

Teach and act in accordance with doctrinal and moral teaching of the Catholic Church
Co-plan and co-teach in classroom(s) alongside general education teacher(s), implementing curriculum with fidelity
Provide in-classroom academic supports for students daily
Design supports and interventions
Adapt or modify educational activities and materials in coordination with general education teacher
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to identify students in need of academic support and intervention
Facilitate small group lessons and interventions
Use and monitor different technologies and educational platforms to maximize student success
Use data to develop targeted activities to support classroom learning
Compile data of student performance and communicate with student support services department and classroom teacher
Authoring and managing plans (ICLPs and 504s) for students with diagnosed mild, moderate, and significant disabilities with clear documentation of services provided
Supervise SPED paraprofessional
Facilitate meetings with MTSS stakeholders
Work collaboratively with local school district and 3rd-party therapists, coordinating schedules and therapies
Assist classroom teachers in the referral process (Education Modified)
Proctor assessments for students on caseload
Inform schoolwide structures and systems, especially MTSS
May deliver professional development related to supporting students with disabilities in the general education classroom
Facilitate meetings with teachers, parents, and other support professionals
Inform grant opportunities, as needed
Complete required trainings or credentialing as necessary
Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver and school-level professional development, in-service trainings and initiatives unless exempted or excused by administrator
Other job duties as assigned