Special Education Teacher - Part Time

Global Village Academy • Aurora, CO

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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. Immersion teachers bring their cultures and languages into the classroom. Students are challenged to become world-class thinkers through an internationally benchmarked curriculum and cross-cultural perspectives.

The Special Education Teacher provides instructional support to help students with special needs succeed in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living. The teacher develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual instruction, supervises students, collaborates with school staff, and communicates with parents or guardians about the instructional program and student progress. This is a part-time position of 20 hours.

The teacher supports the school's mission and curriculum, maintains high academic and behavioral expectations, and communicates effectively with students, families, teachers, and colleagues. Regular attendance is required. The job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Relocation is not provided. Global Village Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity among school personnel.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work well on 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 discuss student needs and performance and explain concepts in ways students with learning disabilities can understand.
• Critical-thinking skills to assess student progress and adapt lessons.
• Interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents.
• Patience when working with students with special needs and varied abilities.
• Resourcefulness in presenting information in ways that meet student needs and helping general education teachers adapt lessons.
• Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with students in a school setting is strongly preferred.
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated, quantifiable, objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.

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.
• 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.
• Implement IEPs, assess performance, track progress, and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals.
• Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities.
• Prepare and help students transition between grade levels and after graduation.
• Support the school's mission and curriculum; perform other duties assigned by the Principal.
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, teachers, and colleagues.
• Assist in designing and implementing research-based curriculum.
• Maintain a school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level