Special Education Teacher - Part Time

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 immersion teachers bring diverse cultures and languages to the classroom, and students use internationally benchmarked curricula to develop academic skills and cross-cultural perspectives. The part-time Special Education Teacher supports students’ academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills. The teacher supervises students, develops lesson plans, delivers group and individual instruction, and collaborates with teachers, professional staff, and administrators on instructional and classroom matters. The role also includes responding to parents’ and guardians’ questions about the instructional program and student progress. The position requires regular attendance and support of the school’s mission, curriculum, culture, and high academic and behavioral expectations. Duties and responsibilities may change, and 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 varied 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.
Analytical problem-solving ability and a basic understanding of data analysis.
Professional demeanor.
Communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills; patience and resourcefulness.

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 to determine their 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 as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Implement IEPs, assess student performance, and track progress.
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 from grade to grade 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 a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through continuous reflection.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.