SPED teacher - Affective Needs

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

3d•$62,150 - $131,345•Onsite

About The Position

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, the teacher teaches, evaluates, and implements programming for students with severe significant needs, using inclusion practices whenever possible. The role requires working knowledge of effective behavior techniques and Autism instruction and intervention, consultation with Special and Regular Education teams, and daily collection and tracking of student academic and behavior data. The teacher manages a caseload, including IEP documents and meetings, parent communication, and behavior plans, and trains and supervises paraprofessional staff providing one-on-one student instruction. The teacher also meets professional obligations determined by the district and site. The teacher plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their academic potential. Responsibilities include documenting assigned health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system; supporting students and the school community; maintaining classroom behavior and discipline; keeping accurate student progress and development records; preparing required reports; using technology and learning resources; monitoring and evaluating student performance; and preparing and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning. The position is based at Plum Creek Academy and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Special Education Generalist License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Working knowledge of effective behavior techniques and Autism instruction and intervention.

Responsibilities

Teach, evaluate, and implement programming for students with severe significant needs, using inclusion practices whenever possible.
Consult with Special and Regular Education teams.
Collect and track student academic and behavior data daily.
Manage caseload responsibilities, including IEP documents and meetings, parent communication, and behavior plans.
Train and supervise paraprofessional staff in one-on-one instruction of students.
Plan, organize, and implement instructional programs that support students' academic development.
Document assigned health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Support students through counseling and other student-support duties, and participate in school and community activities, department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures, maintain discipline, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures.
Maintain accurate and complete student progress and development records and prepare required reports.
Use technology and integrate learning materials and resources into educational activities; instruct and monitor students in their use.
Observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on student performance and development.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning, and establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Meet professional obligations determined by the district and site.