ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher - Homebound

Job Title

ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher - Homebound

165 days

Teaching and Learning Services

School Principal

Teacher Salary Schedule;
Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well‑being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff.
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

Provide instructional support for ESS students, developing academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills. Operate in accordance with district policies, maintain a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve sensory, perceptual, motor, language, cognition, and memory development.
• Consult with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Instruct students in academic subjects using techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior as determined by IEPs, employing positive behavioral support.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding adaptations, modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior plans, and other interventions.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time.
• Assess student progress and determine need for additional reinforcement or adjustments.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and priorities.
• Schedule team meetings and work with child study team members for instructional goals and strategies.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare reports for laws, district policies, and regulations.
• Establish objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Develop plans for communication, monitoring, and follow‑up in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed for students and inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collecting and preparing data for appropriate classroom interventions and reports.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by Building or Program Administrators.

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days of hire.
• Endorsement in applicable teaching level (Elementary or Secondary).
• Highly qualified in ESS through:
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in Special Education Generalist or related options.
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area.
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
• Eligibility for Teacher in Residence (TIR) or Alternative Licensing Program in content area.
• Complete fingerprint‑based criminal background check and clearance by the Office of Human Resources.
• Effective communication in English, orally and in writing, with 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 special education principles and procedures.
• Methodology of effective teaching for students with disabilities.
• School rules, regulations, and procedures knowledge; ability to…