Special Education Teacher → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, center staff and administrative personnel.
- Establishing a climate that promotes a firm, fair and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.
- Implementing established school-wide and classroom PBIS programs, reinforcement systems, behavioral expectations and consequence guidelines.
- Recording student progress/records, maintaining student files, and preparing reports on students and activities.
- Providing direct subject based instruction and/or working in a team environment to collaboratively and/or co-teach curricular subjects as required in IEP.
- Modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff.
- Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the diverse needs and interests of students; including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.
- Acting as case manager to special education students which may include updating IEP's and goals if required by the district.
- Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.
- Reporting incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to State and Federal law.
- Maintaining the physical center, furniture, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.
- Ensuring that the center and outside surrounding area are neat, clean, well maintained and present an organized and professional environment conducive to the education of students.
- Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
- Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or related field.
- Meet all state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
- Active special education certification.
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction in a classroom setting.
- Prior experience working with students with IEP's
- Prior experience working with individuals with severe learning, emotional and/or behavioral disorders.
- Solid motivational, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
- Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Virtual Medical Visits
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k Options
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- All State Req Credentials
- Teaching Certification
- Special Ed Certification
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Personalized Instruction
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Support
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization