Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

The Joshua School is looking for the right Special Education Teacher to join our Centennial team!

Caseload: 6 students, aged 6-10

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Why Work at TJS:

Generous Time Off

• 9 Weeks of Paid School Breaks:
• Fall Break (1 week)
• Thanksgiving Break (1 week)
• Winter Break (2 weeks)
• Spring Break (1 week)
• Summer Break (4 weeks)
• 7 additional paid days off for holidays / long weekends
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off (General PTO / Sick Time)

Consistent Schedule and Paycheck

• TJS operates on a school schedule (M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) with no evenings, weekends, or holiday work required!
• You are still paid regardless of student attendance, seat time, census.
• Our calendar provides 10 paid days for professional development and parent conferences.

No Billable Hours

• We don't bill through insurance, so you are not responsible for meeting billable hours, nor is your pay dependent on meeting billable hours.

Transdisciplinary Team

• As a member of our team, you'll be supported by Special Education Teachers, Behavior Specialists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Worker.

Comprehensive Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HSA medical insurance (plus PPO options)
• Dental, vision, telehealth, disability, and life insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid parental/medical leave (Colorado FAMLI)

Professional Learning

• TJS staff members receive access to the full Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Health from Relias, allowing team members to direct their own learning journey.
• The Relias Library provides 65 credit hours of BACB-approved CEUs.

Staff Pantry

• Forgot lunch? Our campuses keep a pantry stocked with snacks and grab-and-go lunch items so that you can always grab a bite!

Full Job Description

The Joshua School is committed to helping each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit.

ORGANIZATION:
We are a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved facility school and model autism site. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, we identify the needs of each student to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and more. We believe that every child is smart, competent, and whole exactly as they are, and dignity is the birthright of every human being.

We believe our children and their families have a right to aspire to a life of their choosing.

SUMMARY:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of educational and behavior analytic programming for an assigned student caseload. The Lead Teacher will assess, design, implement and train staff on all aspects of programmatic supports within each student program and, as a multidisciplinary team member, collaborate with and train staff in evidence-based practices. With guidance from the Program Director, the Lead Teacher will participate in a leadership role within the organization, and in on-boarding and training for Instructional Assistants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• As a Lead Teacher, will work with Directors, Specialists and Instructional Assistants (IAs) to implement student programming while modeling the core philosophies of TJS.
• Provide direct oversight and supervision to all Instructional Assistants on caseload including goal-setting and performance enhancement, staff reinforcement, performance evaluations, and hiring and selection.
• Oversee all functions related to the classroom.
• Lead and provide documentation of weekly clinicals.
• Provide Behavior Skills Training for staff to implement treatment programs and collect data for each goal with fidelity.
• Supervise all case managers toward completing their case manager responsibilities.
• Attend all staff training, meetings and lead teacher meetings.
• Be a model of professionalism and positivity for students and co-workers.
• Be responsible for overall classroom culture, including develop ongoing team building activities
• Establish regular 1:1 meetings with and observation of Instructional Assistants, and provide direct positive and constructive feedback regarding program fidelity, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Meet with the Program Director and Specialists regularly to review student progress, observations, training topics, individual staff, student, and family needs.
• In collaboration with the Program Director, Specialists, and HR, establish a training schedule for new Instructional Assistants.
• Supervise staff who are in behavior certification programs, at the direction of the Program Director. (Applicable to BCBAs only.)
• Ensure that all classroom staff are up-to-date on physical intervention, safety, and medication administration certifications as provided by an approved provider (i.e. CALM, CPR, school nurse)
• Coordinate all communication with parents and participate in communication with school districts.

Programmatic Oversight

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