Special Education Teacher (SPED) - School

Centra Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; New Castle (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc is looking for an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) to work in Colorado schools. The role includes developing and implementing IEP goals, assisting with classroom activities, and continually assessing student progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and possesses a current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with special education endorsement. Preference is given to those with experience in special education and NCLB qualification in relevant subjects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience working with young special needs students preferred.
• Must possess a Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with special education endorsement.
• NCLB highly qualified status in content areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEP goals with students.
• Assist with classroom and lab activities.
• Complete documentation for student IEPs.
• Communicate with general education teachers about IEP needs.
• Monitor and assess students' progress.

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Effective communication skills

Differentiation in instruction

Technology integration

Behavioral management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado Department of Education Teachers License

Job description

Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) goals with students.
• Assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction, including supervision of students during non-classroom times.
• Completes in a timely, accurate manner, roster and caseload reports, as required.
• Completes documentation and charting required to measure progress on student IEPs per the schedule established by the District.
• Continually incorporates the use of technology in the presentation and delivery of instruction to students.
• Continually monitors and adjusts students’ instruction through the use of differentiation to enable students to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards.
• Demonstrate effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties.
• Routinely communicates with general education teachers regarding specific IEP needs of students within general classroom environments.
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff regarding issues that impact school performance.
• Uses multiple measures to assess, evaluate and recommend placement of students in the school’s special education program.
• Helps all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates and enforces rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, and social development.
• May need to teach literacy, math, language skills, behavioral skills, daily living skills, and/or adaptive skills.
• Provides daily living assistance (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene), following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
• Preference for applicants who are NCLB highly qualified in the content areas of math, reading, language arts, science or social studies. To demonstrate highly-qualified status, completed HOUSSE with documentation and/or certification in content area is required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must possess a current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist.
• First Aid & CPR Certification—American Heart Association preferred.
• Obtain and maintain certification in de-escalation techniques.