SPED teacher - Affective Needs

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

Voluntary 403(b)

Voluntary 457 retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a SPED teacher for Affective Needs at Plum Creek Academy in Highlands Ranch, CO. The role involves planning and delivering an instructional program, managing individual student behavior, and collaborating with Special Education and Regular Education teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a Colorado Special Education Generalist License, with duties including data collection, IEP coordination, and supervision of paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Colorado Special Education Generalist License is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides students to develop academically.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Participate in department and school meetings and parent meetings; support extracurricular activities as needed.
• Manage student behavior by applying rules and disciplinary procedures and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Integrate technology to provide diverse learning materials and monitor student performance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Colorado Department of Education Special Education Generalist License

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.

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Job Posting Title:

SPED teacher - Affective Needs

Job Description:

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, this person will be responsible for teaching, evaluating and implementing programming for severe significant needs students utilizing inclusion practices whenever possible; have working knowledge of effective behavior techniques and Autism instruction and intervention; consult with Special and Regular Education teams; daily collects and tracks student academic and behavior data; performs continuous management of caseload, i.e. IEP documents and meetings, parent communication, behavior plans, trains and supervises paraprofessional staff in one on one instruction of students; meets professional obligations as determined by district and site.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Occasional lifting, five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending and squatting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.

Teachers are responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

You would maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities

You would utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student’s performance and development.

You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Certifications:

Special Education Generalist License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Plum Creek Academy

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

Full Salary Range:

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

February 6, 2027