POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - SEVERE NEEDS
LOCATION: Deer Creek Elementary
SCHEDULE: 2024-2025 Academic School Calendar - 4 day week
SALARY: Per Board approved 2024-2025 Licensed salary schedule.
Initial placement on salary schedule is based upon highest degree earned, college credits earned after highest degree earned, and up to 10 years previous experience in related field.
Annual pay is divided equally by 12 months and paid monthly on the last business day of the month.
BENEFITS: Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan
Sick/Personal days earned at 1 day for every 18 days worked
Licensed Emergency Leave Bank
Full-Time employees are eligible for the District Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
Free employee access to District indoor swimming pool, and workout area.
Bonus Program
The Platte Canyon School District is committed to creating meaningful and engaging learning opportunities so that all of our students are well-prepared for post-secondary success, as well as positive contributions to their chosen communities. Our student-centered approach to education includes high expectations for student achievement and growth, as well as strong physical development and social-emotional well-being. The District serves the mountain communities of Bailey, Pine Junction, Shawnee, and Grant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Quality preparation in the areas of physical, social, academic and emotional needs for students with mild to moderate disabilities;
• Background in functional behavior assessment and positive behavior support planning;
• Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsement;
• Expertise in the areas of behavior management and effective instructional programming with the ability to provide individualized programming for students with severe physical, social and emotional needs in a self-contained setting;
• Ability to write standards-based Individual Educational Plan in compliance with IDEA regulations;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, staff and administration;
• First Aid and CPR Certificate or ability to obtain one.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop a program to meet the needs of students with mild to moderate physical, social, and emotional needs;
• May require some lifting and transferring of students in wheel chairs. Applicants must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Provision of services in compliance with the Individual Educational Support Plan;
• Coordination of services as case manager for assigned students;
• Chair IEP reviews;
• Provide direct academic services to students with severe physical, social and emotional needs in the core content areas;
• Develop effective behavioral interventions, modifications and accommodations for students with mild to moderate physical, social and emotional needs;
• Assess student needs and progress; diagnose and remedial deficiencies;
• Collaborate with parents and staff to develop effective programming;
• Other duties as described in Classroom Teacher job description.
CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online www.plattecanyonschools.org
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Platte Canyon School District Public Notice Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, The Platte Canyon School District 1 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all groups and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding civil rights discrimination: Kay Genschorck, PCSD1 Compliance Coordinator, PCSD1 Title IX Coordinator, kgenschorck@pcsdk12.org 572433 US Highway 285, PO Box 1069, Bailey CO 80421, 303-838-7666, x1019. You may also contact the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Region VII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver CO 80204. PCSD1 offers Career and Technical Education which includes ACE (Alternative Cooperative Education) which prepares young adults to be occupationally effective, socially responsible, and functionally independent. The ACE program is available to all interested students.
