SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs

Douglas County School District • Castle Rock, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Moderate needs programs in the Douglas County School District serve students across all levels (PK-12) who benefit from universal and targeted special education services. Moderate needs teachers are responsible for the provision of an individualized service delivery model that primarily utilizes inclusive practices through a combination of special education support provided in and outside of 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 functioning. 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, and demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member and a team facilitator. Renaissance Elementary Magnet School has specialized programing different from many neighboring schools: We are an EL Education School and strive to provide students with meaningful, cross content experiences in their learning created by teachers. We have early release for students each Wednesday to provide time for professional development and deep planning for all staff. As part of our Adventure Education program, classroom teachers accompany their students on two overnight, multiple day voyages each school year. These are supported and facilitated by our Adventure Education Coordinator, but require significant teacher involvement. Please see our staff voyage agreements HERE. We also operate on a modified calendar. See HERE. We operate on an extended school day: 8:15 - 4:15. Please visit our website https://rems.dcsdk12.org for more info about our school

Requirements

• 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 Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Responsibilities

• Teachers are responsible for managing 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.
• You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment.
• You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• You would maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, 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.
• You would 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.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for 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.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level