Transformative Special Education Center-Based Teacher

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b)/401(k)/457(b) retirement plans

PERA retirement

Leave and professional development

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools, located near downtown Denver, seeks a Special Education Center Based Teacher for Field Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE position is part of the Learning Support Services Department and focuses on students with range of special education needs.

Qualified applicants must be properly licensed as Professional Educators in Colorado and ready to collaborate with families, related service providers, and district staff to implement IEPs and provide high-quality instruction

Qualifications

• Licensed as Professional Educator per Colorado Dept. of Education.
• Experience in special education center-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in order to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through professional learning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measures and methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Co-teaching

Lesson planning

IEP development

Education

Colorado Professional Educator license

Job description

Littleton Public Schools, located near downtown Denver, seeks a Special Education Center Based Teacher for Field Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE position is part of the Learning Support Services Department and focuses on students with range of special education needs.

Qualified applicants must be properly licensed as Professional Educators in Colorado and ready to collaborate with families, related service providers, and district staff to implement IEPs and provide high-quality instruction