Early Childhood Special Education Teacher 2024 (Anticipated Vacancies)

8 hours per day, 185 days per year
*Licensed staff new to Westminter Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*
                                            
Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:
Application    
Resume
Copy of CDE teaching license 
Official transcripts 
3 letters of recommendation 
Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report 
Teacher Insight score
                           
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
*Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE) endorsement 
*Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
*Strong desire working with preschool-age children
*Up to date on current child development, learning theory and pedagogy in teaching of Early Childhood Special Education students
*Excellent interpersonal skills and rapport with students, staff, and families
*Skilled in recognizing and addressing developmental needs of preschool students
*Work effectively as a team member with staff and parents
*Bilingual skills desirable (Spanish/English)
*Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
*To plan and create developmentally appropriate activities and lessons that align with students' IEPs and building-block standards for preschool-age students
*To foster a learning environment conducive to developing strong skills in language, cognition, affective and motoric.
*To conduct, write, and maintain accurate developmental assessments and IEP records of assigned students
*To monitor all environments used by preschool children (e.g., classroom, hallway, playground, before and after school, etc.)
*To ensure on-going and effective communication with parents regarding classroom and building activities
*To monitor student progress and to communicate that progress with parents regularly
*To support the Results Matter Initiative via developmental data input using the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment program
*To respond to the questions and/or concerns of parents, staff and community in a timely manner
*To encourage participation of parents in their child's education through participation in the IEP process and volunteerism
*To understand and follow building and District safety procedures (e.g., tornado, fire, etc.)
*To participate in required professional development and training
*To complete assigned building wide responsibilities as necessary
*To complete duties as assigned by the building administrator and/or Special Education leadership
Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.