SPED - Kindergarten to Elementary

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Strategic Search Consultant

Sign-on/Retention bonuses

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full-time position with a direct hire/perm pathway and a standard 8am–4pm schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a current SPED license. Preference given to bilingual candidates, HOUSSE-certified teachers, and those with experience supporting students with special needs and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Previous experience with young special needs students and parents preferred.
• NCLB highly qualified in content areas; HOUSSE with documentation/certification required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Current Colorado Dept of Education SPED license (Generalist or Specialist).
• First Aid & CPR Certification preferred.
• Certification in de-escalation techniques required/maintained.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements IEP goals with students.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Complete roster and caseload reports as required.
• Document progress on IEPs per district schedule.
• Incorporate technology to enhance instruction.

Skills

IEP goals development

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents/teachers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado SPED license endorsement

HOUSSE / content-area cert

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

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. This is a direct hire / 'perm' position. 8am - 4pm schedule.

This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

Duties and 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 in such a manner as to enable the student to demonstrate proficiency toward state standards
• Demonstrates effective use of oral and written communications in the completion of daily assigned duties
• Routinely communicates with general education teachers in regards to specific IEP needs of students within general classroom environments
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding issues that impact school performance
• Uses multiple measures to assess, evaluate and recommends 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

Requirements

• 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

About Centra

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each professional`s criteria.

Benefits of a Full Time Permanent Position within Centra's Network

• We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement
• You will have a designated Strategic Search Consultant that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you
• We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package