Special Education Teacher (Westminster)

Austin Centers for Exceptional Students; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities. This role involves assessing student progress, managing IEPs, and collaborating with educational professionals to create a positive learning environment. With a focus on individualized instruction and compliance with state mandates, you will play a crucial role in supporting students' unique needs. The position offers a competitive salary, a signing bonus, and a yearly stipend for classroom-related activities. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of students!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Access to Classroom Supplies

Signing Bonus

Yearly Stipend for Classroom Activities

Qualifications

• Ability to assess student progress and adapt instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of special education principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate delivery of special education services.

Skills

Special Education Instruction

IEP Management

Behavior Management

Collaboration with Parents

Assessment Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Colorado Special Education Certification

Current Colorado Teaching License

Tools

Technology for Individualized Instruction

Job description

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**Openings for the 2025-26 school year. Up to $3,000.00 signing bonus. Plus a $1,000 yearly stipend for classroom related activities and projects, as well as access to basic classroom supplies.**

JOB SUMMARY: Certified Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities under the direction of the campus Principal and Superintendent with direct support from the program coordinator. This role also requires the evaluation and assessment of student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandate due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

· Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional techniques.

· Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

· Complies with all school, board of director policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.

· Supports in special education evaluations and reevaluations.

· Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.

· Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources as provided through The ACES approved curriculum.

· Develops and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.

· Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

· Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.

· Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

· Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with TSS (Para-pros) team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies for the classroom and team.

· Serves as primary contact for parents/guardians.

· Works directly with parents/guardians, districts, and charter referral sources.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following.

· Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community providers regarding the students.

· Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.

· Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities outside the classroom.

· Performs other duties of a like or similar nature apparent or assigned.

· Trains and provides consultation to classroom TSS (para-pros) regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

· Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentation and written reports.

· Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and public.

· Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities.

· Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.

· Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

· Perform all other related work delegated required to accomplish the objectives of the school program.

· Through knowledge of school rules, regulations procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

· Through knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.

· Through knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.

Education/Certification

· Bachelor’s Degree required in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area

· CO Special Education Certification or Alternative SPED Certification (required)

· Current Colorado teaching license or progress to get CO cert/license is required

Pay

Special Education Certification/Endorsement: $67,000+ (Depending on Experience)

Alternative Special Education Certification: $60,000+ (Depending on Experience)

Physical Requirements

· Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or to adult size body weight with two-to-three-person lift).

· Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. Usage of CPI.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education

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