Special Education Teacher Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title

Special Education Teacher

Location

Sheridan High School / SOAR Academy, Sheridan, CO

Work Year

Work Schedule

7.5 hours per day, aligned with the School Calendar

Work Status

Full Time, Exempt

Reports To

Principal

Position Summary

This role will support grades 9-12 at Sheridan High School / SOAR Academy for the school year. The educator must believe that all students can reach their highest potential and should be a collaborative staff member eager to learn and grow while supporting students.

General Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of content areas, teaching methods, learning styles, and educational research related to learners with all types of special needs.

Prefer experience with co‑teaching.

Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and planning skills.

Experience developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).

Knowledge of formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with a variety of learning difficulties.

Demonstrate knowledge in literacy and numeracy intervention programs.

Experience in administration and interpretation of standardized and informal special education assessments.

Demonstrate problem‑solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.

Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments.

Experience managing cases with regular communication with parents and faculty.

Ability to align curriculum and assessments with Colorado Content Standards.

Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide a responsible diagnostic and prescriptive program for students in alignment with special education law and MTSS.

Assess and evaluate students referred for possible special education services to determine eligibility and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Work in an instructional capacity through collaborative practices with general education teachers in a co‑teaching setting.

Consult with parents and provide consultation services to the classroom teacher and other related service team members in areas of student need.

Act as a team member, attending IEP meetings and staffings designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Advocate for children with educational disabilities in community and parent group meetings.

Supervise the work of the assistant and volunteers assigned to the program.

Provide in‑service workshops for teachers and staff during the school year.

Evaluate the progress of students.

Complete all necessary forms and records required by Sheridan School District 2 and the Colorado Department of Education.

Participate in workshops for professional growth.

Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or Special Education Director in accordance with district policies.

Required Licensure

The Special Education Teacher must hold a valid Colorado license with Special Education endorsement.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college.

Completed a state‑approved Teacher Preparation Program, participation in a Teacher in Residence Program, or participation in an Alternative Teacher License program.

Essential

Physical Requirements

The job requires lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, fine‑finger dexterity, oral and auditory capacity for interpersonal interaction, and frequent movement between locations to meet students’ and staff’s needs.

Supervisory Duties

None

Clearances

Must clear a background check through the CBI and the FBI via fingerprint submission.

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