Teacher, Itinerant Special Education School Age Child Find Assessment Services

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Itinerant Special Education Teacher for Special Education Assessment Services for the School Age Child Find team provides assessment of student skills and abilities in academics across content areas and grade levels. Supports the special education evaluation process for students with suspected or identified special needs in District schools, private schools, or alternative settings. Supports all District special education eligibility categories for evaluations, including consultation support. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed. Competitive Teacher / SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles . Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page. This position is represented by the DCTA employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education is required
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
1+ year of experience with educational assessments used for assessing students for eligibility for special education as well as experience with assessment bias and knowledge of informal assessment and evaluation measures is required
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and families
Effective time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Google Suite, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Must be able to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to be adaptable and flexible within various job duties and assignments
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours between to make an 8 hour work day
Position requires frequent travel throughout the district
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
Experience working with students with disabilities and their parents preferred.
Experience working with students with disabilities who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates District shared core values and holds colleagues accountable for doing the same; adjusts to change appropriately
Works to achieve the goals of position aligned with special education and department mission and vision; shows creativity in applying knowledge, offering innovative ideas to improve outcomes for students; and has the ability to assess across all grade levels and core academics
Utilizes current assessment instruments and provides assessment and diagnosis of a student's skills and abilities in the area of academics; communicates evaluation results at evaluation meetings, interpreting assessment results in light of cultural and linguistic variables; and makes recommendations regarding the impact of cultural and linguistic variables on academics in the educational setting
Works collaboratively with colleagues, other central providers, and building-based providers; actively participates as a team member, sharing accountability for team success, demonstrating empathy, and building trust with staff, students, and parents; and demonstrates a growth mind set, promoting the growth of others by sharing knowledge and experience
Develops positive relationships among coworkers, school staff, parents, and students; contributes to meaningful conversations around equity and removing barriers to success for all students; and focuses on the impact of cultural and linguistic variables for English Language Learners in the school setting
May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).