SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs (DO NOT apply online to DCSD - apply directly to school)

Douglas County School District • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

Teacher - Special Education: Mild/Moderate Needs (Middle School) Teachers at Renaissance Secondary facilitate rich learning experiences for students in service of the school’s mission: Through authentic, integrated learning experiences, Renaissance will empower students to become modern learners who are critical thinkers and problem solvers, communicators, collaborators, and creative innovators who contribute to the world around them. Special Education teachers are responsible for the provision of an individualized service delivery model that utilizes inclusive practices through special education support provided primarily inside the general classroom environment. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction, the assimilation of technology into the learning environment, and the ability to individualize instruction based on cognitive, social, emotional, and adaptive needs. Additionally, applicants should have demonstrated knowledge of child development, behavior management in the context of a general classroom or small group environment, consultation, and developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents. Further, applicants should have demonstrated effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; knowledge and expertise with developing and maintaining IEPs; the ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member and a team facilitator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Colorado teaching license (Endorsement: Special Education)
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Special Education; subject matter competency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for accomplishing the school’s mission and vision
• Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy
• Colorado Department of Education, Special Education Generalist License - Colorado Department of Education

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Experience with expeditionary learning or project-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Utilize best practices in instructional strategies to facilitate student growth through specialized instruction and assessment.
• Differentiate instruction and learning experiences to meet the needs of students.
• Be committed to the school’s mission and motto, “We are crew, not passengers,” uphold and develop its implementation within the school.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance and progress toward mastery of goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with students and families.
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom through positive connections with students and the use of classroom norms and routines.
• Facilitate learning opportunities that integrate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, global awareness, and other skills aligned to state and district standards.
• Support extracurricular activities such as social activities, sports, clubs and student organizations; participate in department and school staff meetings, parent meetings.
• Assist in other school programs and perform other duties, as assigned.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time