Banning Lewis Academy - Special Education Teacher

banning lewis ranch academy

banning lewis preparatory academy is seeking highly qualified special education teachers at banning lewis ranch academy in colorado springs, co dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

banning lewis academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by district 49, proudly serving the banning lewis ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in colorado springs since 2006. At banning lewis academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development.

Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

about the opportunity:

• prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify accordingly during the school year
• differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
• maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
• manage student behavior in the classroom
• create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
• utilize school approved curricula that reflects the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
• implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
• communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
• incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
• participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
• collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
• perform other duties as assigned

about you:

• active and current state of colorado teaching license in appropriate content area
• bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• high level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ability to properly manage confidential information
• able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
• ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

about us

“we believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – ron packard, ceo & founder

accel schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving pk-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the united states. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorize rs, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

compensation and benefits

the compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

the annual starting salary for this position is $51,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

we offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement…