Openings as of 1/7/2025

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Openings as of 1/7/2025

    Special Education Teacher - Significant Support Needs (SSN) JobID: 3876
  • Position Type:
      Licensed - Special Services

  • Date Posted:
      1/2/2025

  • Location:
      ORCHARD PARK ACADEMY

  • Closing Date:
      Until filled

  •   8 hours per day, 185 days per year
    *Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

    Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
    •Application    
    •Resume
    •Copy of CDE teaching license 
    •Official transcripts 
    •3 letters of recommendation 
    •Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report 
    •Teacher Insight score

    INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    *Obtained a valid CO license as Special Education Teacher (Generalist, TMR or Profound Needs).
    *Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
    *Has experience or desire working with students who have severe/profound cognitive, social and/or communicative needs.
    *Is knowledgeable and can apply research-based curriculum and instructional and life-skill practices.
    *Understands the IEP development process.
    *Has thorough understanding and application of curriculum modifications and accommodations in an inclusive environment.
    *Is willing to fulfill teaching responsibilities under a Competency Based Educational model.
    *Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships and professionalism with students, staff, parents and administrators.
    *Has experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.
    *Has experience with inclusionary teaching desired
    *Has strong computer and keyboard skills.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
    *To plan instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels, including life skills.
    *To assist student in gaining access to CO Academic Standards through Extended Evidence Outcomes.
    *To plan for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
    *To use achievement and/or behavioral data to inform instructional or programmatic decisions.
    *To implement continuous system of evaluations and progress monitoring for students.
    *To write accurate and legally defensible Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible students.
    *To facilitate IEP meetings and Initial/Triennial SPED Staffings.
    *To be part of an IEP team to make special education eligibility decisions as a result of focused, yet thorough assessment practices.
    *To collaborate with general and SPED Staff to address the comprehensive needs of students.
    *To establish an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
    *To organize students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
    *To participate in state- and locally-required professional development.
    *To perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.








Postings current as of 1/7/2025 2:09:22 AM CST.


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