Affective Needs SPED Teacher - Advocate & Inspire

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Academy, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, seeks a Special Education Teacher focusing on affective needs to provide academic and social/emotional instruction in a dedicated program.

You will collaborate with classroom staff and specialists, implement IDEA/IEP requirements, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in a 40-hour workweek. This is a replacement–permanent/regular position located in Thornton, CO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure access to learning opportunities and equity in discipline processes.
• Assess and determine eligibility of students with disabilities; develop SMART learning goals and progress monitoring.
• Ensure IDEA/ECIA compliant, legally sound IEPs and district procedures.
• Differentiate instruction and implement social-emotional learning for students with disabilities; participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Independence Academy, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, seeks a Special Education Teacher focusing on affective needs to provide academic and social/emotional instruction in a dedicated program.

You will collaborate with classroom staff and specialists, implement IDEA/IEP requirements, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in a 40-hour workweek. This is a replacement–permanent/regular position located in Thornton, CO.