Job description

School Based Special Education Teacher – Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time Special Education Teacher

22-23 School Year, guaranteed contract

$50-$60 per hour

If you are a SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER with experience working with the school age population in the school setting and strong interpersonal skills then you may be a great applicant for Gillem Staffing.

We serve the educational system in Colorado. We specialize in service and the treatment of children and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neurological or acquired disorders/diseases.

This is the perfect time to join the growing demand for special education teachers in the school setting! Gillem Staffing is in search of several SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS to join our team:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

To the maximum extent possible, work within a regular classroom environment through consultation and/or collaboration and/or co-teaching, with assigned regular education teachers, to provide modifications and accommodations per students’ IEPs; responsible for managing a student caseload of 20 to 40 students; when required, shall design and implement small group to individualized instruction per students’ IEPs; consistently establishes effective rapport with students by use of research-based intervention techniques; responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and central office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

· Develops and implements IEPs by maintaining compliance rating of 97% or higher consistent with district requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Completes in a timely, accurate manner, roster and caseload reports, as required by the Department of Special Services.

· Completes documentation and charting required to measure progress on student IEPs per the schedule established by the District.

· Continually incorporates the use of technology and the presentation and delivery of instruction to students.

· Continually monitors and adjusts students’ instruction through the use of differentiation in such a manner as to enable the student to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards.

· Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties.

· Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs

· Promotes critical thinking and problem solving

· Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection and self-assessment

· Uses a variety of assessments to create a body of evidence to verify student achievement toward mastery of standards

· Gathers, completes and submits documentation for extended school year (ESY), transportation, change in placement, Para-professional requests and tutors as necessary

· Provides/coordinates and documents progress monitoring to develop a body of evidence for special education eligibility determination

· Trained in and utilize CPI techniques appropriately and consistently

· Takes personal responsibility for IEP compliance (i.e. notice of meetings, timeline waivers, parental safeguards, accurate and timely completions of IEP including present levels of performance and required signatures)

· Facilitates communication between building and special services center (i.e. submits spreadsheets, submits IEPs within expected time frames, building audits, etc.)

· Clearly communicates among special education personnel (teachers, Para-professionals, itinerants) and other district/school staff (administrators, general education teachers)

· Coordinates student placement in and out of district to provide Least Restrictive Environment (i.e. Building-based programs, center-based programs, and alternative programs

· Facilitates/participates in IEP meetings. Provides clear, supportive, and accurate information to parents

· Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school’s special education program.

· Participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences.

· Must be able to demonstrate competency in directing the day-to-day activities of assigned paraprofessionals.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

· Bachelor’s degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

· Colorado Department of Education Teacher License or endorsement in special education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate. Occasionally required to copy and compile.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What CDE Sped certification do you have? (0-5) or (5-21)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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