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. Its teachers bring diverse cultures and languages to the classroom, while students engage with an internationally benchmarked curriculum and develop cross-cultural perspectives. The Special Education Teacher supports the instructional process and helps students with disabilities succeed academically, develop interpersonal skills, and build activities-of-daily-living skills. The teacher supervises students in assigned settings, develops and delivers lessons within established curriculum guidelines, collaborates with teachers and other professionals, and responds to families’ questions about instruction and student progress. The role also supports the school’s mission and curriculum and maintains high academic and behavioral expectations. 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.
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.
Demonstrated ability to work well 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 discuss student needs and performance and explain concepts in accessible terms.
Critical-thinking skills to assess student progress and adapt lessons.
Interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with general education teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents.
Patience in working with students with special needs and different abilities.
Resourcefulness in presenting information in different ways 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.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skills and needs and develop teaching plans.
Adapt lessons to meet students’ needs.
Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
Plan, organize, and assign activities suited to each student’s abilities.
Teach and mentor students in whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one settings.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect student progress and goals.
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 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 high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.