Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Vanguard Classical School•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanguard Classical School, a free public charter school in Colorado, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (K-12) to join their team. The school is committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum and taught in the classical style, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship. The Special Education Teacher will play a vital role in guiding students on their educational journey, implementing IEPs, developing IEPs, organizing IEP meetings, evaluating students for special education services, completing secondary transition IEPs, and ensuring timely paperwork completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Colorado 5-21 Special Education Teacher License
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
Ability to use technology seamlessly
Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions
Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
Must be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground
Provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process

Nice To Haves

Charter school awareness or experience
A strong liberal-arts education
Experience with the Core Knowledge Sequence and/or Classical Education

Responsibilities

Implement special education as outlined in student IEPs
Develop and write IEPs for students on caseloads
Organize and conduct IEP meetings for students on caseload
Evaluate students for special education according to IDEA and CDE guidelines
Complete indicator 13 (Secondary Transition IEPs)
Complete paperwork in a timely manner
Convey knowledge to young people
Meet each child's academic needs
Engage all students in the discussion
Develop appropriate lesson plans based on the curriculum
Complete relevant paperwork, including documenting student's progress and creating reports, in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
Assess and track individual student progress
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, specialists, and parents
Understand and adhere to the mission and philosophy of the school
Understand the principles of classical education
Apply the principles of the trivium
Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of their ability
Develop the personal character of every student
Demonstrate interest and concern for students at school sponsored events
Support positive student behavior using PBiS and HAWK expectations
Enforce the dress code
Instruct students daily in character development and ensure that they are modeled
Tolerate no cruelty among students
Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment
Communicate regularly with parents on student achievement and concerns via telephone, email, and interpersonal communication
Conduct student conferences at assigned times
Respond timely to parental concerns
Meet with parents and staff to discuss the educational plan for each student