ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

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ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

165 days

Teaching and Learning Services

School Principal

Teacher Salary Schedule

Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The primary responsibility of the ESS Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by developing ESS students’ success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily learning; performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Endorsement in applicable level of teaching (i.e Elementary or Secondary)
• Teacher must be highly qualified in ESS through the following options:
  • Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in:
    Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist Endorsement or Trainable Child or Educable Mentally Handicapped, Multi-handicapped, Severe Needs Cognitive, Profound Needs
  • 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area
  • Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
  • Be eligible for a Teacher in Residence (TIR) or Alternative Licensing Program in content area
• Employee must complete a fingerprint‑based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

• Experience in a Title I or low‑income setting
• Experience with AVID implementation
• Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
• Previous experience as a certified teacher

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i‑pads to individualize instruction.
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