Student ! Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Salary: $52,000 - $90,000

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally.

We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs.

• We have 4-day with student weeks, Mondays are Professional Development with staff and students attend Tuesday - Friday.
• We provide "Flex Time" with a staggered start for Elementary and Middle School. Elementary teachers' hours are 7:15 - 3:00pm, with flex planning time from 3:00 - 4:15pm to reduce after school meetings or taking work home. Middle school teachers' hours are 8:30 - 4:15, with flex planning from 7:15 - 8:30am.
• We have a week long fall break in October, a week long break in November, and then two weeks off in December/January. We also have a spring break in March, as well as a few extra Mondays off throughout the year.
• Our staff have a very positive outlook on working at Vega with high rates of engagement and satisfaction - many have become close friends who ski together on weekends or enjoy happy hours with staff.
• We really believe in a "whatever it takes" mindset because our staff care deeply about the students they serve, as well as each other, and constantly support one another.

• We offer a variety of opportunities to lead clubs based on your interests and the interests of students for additional stipends.
• We pay teachers who are interested in tutoring over breaks to work with smaller groups of students for half days.
• From 8am - 12pm on Saturdays, teachers can participate in a really fun environment to build relationships and build academic achievement by teaching Saturday school for additional pay.

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model the school’s core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the Middle Academy team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use technology seamlessly.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions.
• Initiative and strong work ethic.
• Prior experience in an urban public school is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid CO license with in-field licensure (Special Education) required.

* The School will cover the cost of programming to ensure the employee has a valid Special Education license prior to the administration of service minutes.

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package. The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $90,000.

Vega Collegiate Academy staff will begin training and orientation on July 22, 2024.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.