Special Education Teacher; SPED; School

Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full-time position.

• Develops and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals with students.
• Assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction, including supervision of students during non-classroom times.
• Completes in a timely, accurate manner, roster and caseload reports, as required.
• Completes documentation and charting required to measure progress on student IEPs per the schedule established by the District.
• Continually incorporates the use of technology in the presentation and delivery of instruction to students.
• Continually monitors and adjusts students’ instruction through the use of differentiation to enable students to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards.
• Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties.
• Routinely communicates with general education teachers regarding specific IEP needs of students within general classroom environments.
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff regarding issues that impact school performance.
• Uses multiple measures to assess, evaluate and recommend placement of students in the school’s special education program.
• Helps all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates and enforces rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, and social development.
• May need to teach literacy, math, language skills, behavioral skills, daily living skills, and/or adaptive skills.
• Provides daily living assistance (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene), following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
• Preference for applicants who are NCLB highly qualified in the content areas of math, reading, language arts, science or social studies. To demonstrate highly-qualified status, completed HOUSSE with documentation and/or certification in content area is required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must possess a current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist.
• First Aid & CPR Certification—American Heart Association preferred.
• Obtain and maintain certification in de-escalation techniques.