Affective Needs SPED Teacher — SEL & Advocacy

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a Special Education teacher for Independence Academy (Affective Needs). The role supports students with disabilities in a separate school setting, focusing on academic and social-emotional instruction, advocacy, collaboration, and compliance with IDEA/IEP processes.

Responsibilities include developing SMART goals, conducting assessments, coordinating with families, and supervising related staff. Requires Colorado licensure and responsive to district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Must possess the required license and endorsement or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students with disabilities to ensure access to learning opportunities and equitable discipline.
• Assess and determine eligibility of students with disabilities and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement IEPs and ensure compliance across settings.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and support social-emotional development.

Skills

Advocacy

Assessment

Collaboration

Compliance

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Colorado Teaching License

Job description

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a Special Education teacher for Independence Academy (Affective Needs). The role supports students with disabilities in a separate school setting, focusing on academic and social-emotional instruction, advocacy, collaboration, and compliance with IDEA/IEP processes.

Responsibilities include developing SMART goals, conducting assessments, coordinating with families, and supervising related staff. Requires Colorado licensure and responsive to district policies.