Special Education Teacher Canon City School District Fremont Re-1

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated teachers for the upcoming school year. This role offers the opportunity to impact student lives positively through effective teaching and classroom management. Candidates will be responsible for creating inclusive learning environments and demonstrating expertise in their subject areas. The position comes with a competitive salary based on education and experience, along with a range of benefits including health insurance and professional development incentives. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Professional development incentives

College reimbursements

Qualifications

• Must have a current Colorado Teacher License or be eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Teachers must demonstrate mastery in their content areas and pedagogical expertise.
• Establish a safe and inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Skills

Colorado Teacher License

Classroom management

Integrated Technology skills

Knowledge of child development

Effective communication

Ability to work cooperatively

Integrity and work ethic

Pre-employment physical

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

District technology systems

Job description

Start Date: August 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School Year
Position Type: Full-time, 169-days per year
Location: McKinley Elementary School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience for fully licensed teachers. The starting salary range is $30,000- $73,523, and a highly qualified stipend of $3,000 for professionally licensed special education. Apprentice would be considered.

Benefits Include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. Longevity and professional development incentives. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Current Colorado Teacher License, Special Education Generalist 5-21, or be eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement.
• Integrated Technology skills to support the content areas.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of subject area curriculum and standards-based education.
• Knowledge of special education as applied to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher’s particular areas.
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts with students, parents, and community groups.
• Effective organization and communication skills.
• Must be MANDT trained (training provided).
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities.
• Integrity, trust, and work ethic are required to be able to work with little supervision.
• Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50 lbs).
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect district data's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Maintain good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System, which consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators that point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:
Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY :

A district application must be completed online at
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2105/

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:
Screening of applicants will begin: on Friday, May 31, 2024
Open until filled. Applications must be completed and submitted for consideration.

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.