Inspiring Moderate Needs SPED Teacher

Cherry Creek School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District seeks a moderate needs (LD) teacher to deliver effective instruction and foster an exemplary educational program for all students. The role involves developing and promoting positive relations with the community and school clientele.

The position requires Colorado licensure in appropriate content areas and proficiency with educational technology, with duties including collaboration on curriculum, assessments, and IEPs.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Colorado Teaching License.
• Proficiency in using technology.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to learners with all types of special needs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the scope and sequence of a special education curriculum.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization and planning skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Knowledge of both formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with a variety of learning difficulties.
• Demonstrate knowledge in literacy and numeracy intervention programs.
• Experience in administration and interpretation of standardized and informal special education assessments.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
• Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments.
• Experience in managing cases including regular communication with parents and faculty.
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with Colorado Content Standards.
• Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.

Job description

Cherry Creek School District seeks a moderate needs (LD) teacher to deliver effective instruction and foster an exemplary educational program for all students. The role involves developing and promoting positive relations with the community and school clientele.

The position requires Colorado licensure in appropriate content areas and proficiency with educational technology, with duties including collaboration on curriculum, assessments, and IEPs.