POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the principal and/or assistant principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; Follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP case manager to assigned students.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from accredited College or University
Active Colorado Teaching License with Special Education Endorsement
Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish desired
Minimum one year of teaching experience desired
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Strong organizational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities
Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively
Ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, students, parents
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
Develop and implement annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP
Conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations
Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed
Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding the student’s instructional needs
Create schedules for small group support, student progress monitoring, and IEP meeting days
Perform other duties as assigned
Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion, such as sheltered instruction, and cooperative learning.
COMPENSATION
- Annual Salary Range $52,000.00 to $64,130.00 depending on experience and education.
- Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
- Accrued Paid Leave at 8 hours per calendar month worked; Total 80 hours.
DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
