Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
PHE Certified Positions/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
8/29/2023
Location:
Prairie Heights ElementaryJob description
Special Education Teacher
SUMMARY:
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 case load 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.
• 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
• Coordinates Paraprofessionals schedules to meet the requirements of the IEP's.
• Engages students in rigorous, relevant and meaningful learning experiences
• Promotes critical thinking and problem solving
• Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection and self-assessment
• Uses assessment to improve learning and instruction
• 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

• Takes personal responsibility for IEP compliance (i.e. notice of meetings, timeline

waivers, parental safeguards, accurate and timely completions ofIEP including present levels of performance and required signatures) Monitors student attendance to ensure services and times indicated on the IEP are followed in order to maintain compliance 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 Coordinates/administers and documents progress monitoring in order to accurately complete quarterly progress reports to disseminate to parents Routinely communicates with regular Education Teachers in regards to specific IEP needs of students within regular classroom environments.

• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students.
• Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school's Special Education program.
• Keep attendance records and all other records pertinent to the Special Education program for state reporting.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Bachelors degree plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Colorado Department of Education Teacher License or endorsement in Special Education.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.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.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $38,110 - $54,178 per year depending on years of experience
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)