Special Education Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or related field (education is verified)
• Ability to obtain Colorado Department of Education substitute license within 6 months of hire
• Skills pass of Special Education Training on IEP reading and implementation provided by the Special Education Supervisor
• Demonstrated experience in the practice of de-escalating negative behaviors and creating safe environments
• Demonstrated experience in Behavioral Health, Special Education, Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills to be used in critical and time sensitive daily documentation
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid and current Colorado driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Leads a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment by collaborating and effectively communicating with the multidisciplinary treatment team and providing culturally sensitive care in accordance with the care/treatment plan.
• Independently initiates and assists the Special Education Teacher with planning, instruction, and facilitation in all areas of educational programming.
• Facilitates social emotional learning within the classroom and assists the Special Education Teacher in academic instruction.
• Facilitates various group content including educational activities, goal setting, relaxation, skill building, and psycho educational activities as dictated by skill level.
• Demonstrates an expert level of skill in utilizing Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to proactively teach and manage client’s emotions and behaviors.
• Effectively works with physically and verbally aggressive patients by using appropriate interventions.
• Maintains calm demeanor while engaging with patients actively exhibiting negative or maladaptive behaviors, taking initiative to improve patient care.
• Recognizes critical situations and drives collaboration between the multidisciplinary team to create new interventions and supports.
• Implements and adjusts plans with the team as needed.
• Responds to patient crises through effective use of crisis response interventions up to and including physical restraint which adheres to behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of physical restraint.
• Performs and accurately documents patient care interventions, observations, and group/educational interactions in Epic through critical reports, medical reports, physical management reports, daily home logs, and tracking of treatment plan goals daily.
• Mentors peer mental health workers on documentation and intervention.
• Will be required to float to other classrooms or departments (within scope and qualifications) based on business need.
• Satisfy all Intermountain Health requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates through the PEAK program.
• Eligibility to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.