Special Education Teacher: SSN

Garfield-Re--2-School-District; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Surgical and prescription drug options

Paid time off

PERA retirement plan

Verizon Wireless discounts

Job summary

Garfield Re-2 School District, Wamsley Elementary School in Rifle, Colorado, seeks a Special Education Teacher (SSN) to support students with significant needs. The role emphasizes inclusive practices, collaboration with a team, and implementing IEP-driven modifications to help every student succeed.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week over 165 days, with salary ranging from $44,731 to $67,102 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide significant support needs students instruction in settings ranging from self-contained to full inclusion in the general classroom, via consultation/co-teaching with general education teachers.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and district staff to deliver quality educational services for every student.
• Ensure modifications and accommodations per each student’s IEP are implemented.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred.

Job description

Special Education Teacher: SSN

Garfield Re-2 School District Wamsley Elementary School - Rifle, Colorado

Job Details

Job ID: 5917325

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Location : Wamsley Elementary School, Rifle, CO 81650

Job Description

At Wamsley Elementary, "We Encourage Success" - in our students, in our teachers, in our staff, and in our families.

Our school is focused on creating the best culture and climate for our staff, our students and our families. We emphasize inclusion because if our students feel loved, if our teachers feel supported, and our families feel welcomed, students feel free to learn and explore, teachers are creative and families support the development of their child.

Wamsley Elementary and staff set high expectations focused on perseverance, growth mindset, positive energy and a sense of urgency.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing significant support needs students instruction in settings that allow a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the general classroom through consultation and/or collaboration and/or co‑teaching, with assigned general education teachers, to provide modifications and accommodations per students' Individual Education Plan Program (IEP). Responsible for working effectively with a team of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.

Status :Full‑Time, 36 Hours Per Week, 165 days per year

Title : Special Education Teacher

Salary : $44,731 to $67,102 Per Year

Salary Schedules

*No in district experience salary range: $44,7$31-$67,102

*In district experience salary range: $44,731-$123,977

Benefits : Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, AFLAC products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

Certified Teacher Position Information: License Cheat Sheet

Are you interested in becoming a teacher but don't have a teaching license? We might have some options for you!

Path 1-Alternative Licensure- If you have a bachelor's degree, we can enroll you in an online, alternative licensure program that is low cost with high level training!

Path 2- Long Term Substitute - Only requires a sub license and you would receive on the job training: Sub license

Path 3- Apprentice Teacher of Record- If you are interested in completing your bachelors degree and becoming a teacher, the Colorado Department of Education is partnering with the Department of Labor to create a Teacher Apprentice Program. This program is aimed to allow aspiring teachers to earn their bachelor's degree while gaining on the job training.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathi Senor , Principal
• Wamsley Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]