Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, to assist students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Colorado certified teacher with an Elementary (K-6) endorsement.
• Out of state applicants will be considered if they can qualify for a Colorado license.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education (K-6) or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree in related areas preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Position

Purpose:

Special Education Teacher to assist with special needs students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works with students individually and in small groups to develop skills.
• Follows and implements behavior intervention plans under the direction of the case manager and/or behavior specialist.
• Assists with adaptations to instructional material to meet needs of English Language Learners.
• Assists students with English language needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement, etc.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions:

Standard school environment; work closely with students and staff. General good physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job. The employee will work primarily in a school/office environment May work outdoors during outdoor student activities.