Elementary SPED Teacher – Moderate Needs (Innovation School)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher to adapt general education lessons for students with mild to moderate disabilities and to provide instruction across multiple subjects. The role includes developing individualized plans, administering assessments, and supporting behavior in line with district policies.

Qualified candidates hold a valid Colorado teaching license and a Bachelor’s in Education (Master’s for Concurrent Enrollment positions).

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• A Master’s Degree is required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
• Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
• Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
• Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
• Provides daily living (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed; operates, monitors, and performs maintenance of adaptive technology and equipment; and lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's Degree for Concurrent Enrollment positions

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher to adapt general education lessons for students with mild to moderate disabilities and to provide instruction across multiple subjects. The role includes developing individualized plans, administering assessments, and supporting behavior in line with district policies.

Qualified candidates hold a valid Colorado teaching license and a Bachelor’s in Education (Master’s for Concurrent Enrollment positions).