TEACHER, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE NEEDS, 6TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaches Middle School special education students in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom.

Requirements

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to אשר 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

To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks
Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments
Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems
Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique