Special Education Teacher jobs in Colorado
Special Education Teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of individual students. Being a Special Education Teacher develops individualized education plans, and evaluates and monitors students' performance. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Additionally, Special Education Teacher may provide behavioral consultation or implement therapeutic programs for students. May mentor teaching aides. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific special education teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Special Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Special Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Special Education Teacher
- Minga Education Group
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Colorado, CO
FULL_TIME
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Position: Special Education Teacher (Generalist), Orton Academy - Charter School
Orton Academy is a tuition free public charter school for 2nd-8th grade located in central Colorado Springs, within the D11 boundary.
Orton Academy cultivates an inclusive environment where learning is accessible to students with a dyslexia profile and reading and written language difficulties. The school grounds itself in the vision that every child in Colorado Springs can reach their fullest potential. By removing reading barriers and providing dyslexia appropriate core instruction and dyslexia therapy firmly rooted in the Science of Reading, Orton Academy allows students to not only increase their access to reading, but to also increase their access to a more fulfilling life experience.
Position Summary: Orton Academy’s special education teacher will work in a team environment in partnership with general and special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators in all school settings. This is an instructional position that designs and implements learning experiences for students utilizing data-informed practices and a variety of research-based instructional techniques. As a part of the instructional team, the special educator participates in a community of professional learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills necessary for providing students with dyslexia and related comorbidities the tools and abilities for academic, social/emotional, and civic success. The special educator maintains excellent communication practices with administration, special service providers, staff, students, and parents/guardians.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on specific assignment and other factors.- Develops and implements as case manager Individual Education Program plans for students to include all school, district, state, and federal requirements, including, but not limited to: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
- Provides research-based, data-informed specialized instruction to address the academic goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP using a variety of individual and group activities
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
- Facilitates/participates in IEP meetings
- Takes personal responsibility for IEP creation and compliance (i.e. notice of meetings, procedural safeguards, accurate and timely completion of IEPs and required signatures)
- Takes personal responsibility to coordinate the delivery of all special education services in each student’s IEP
- Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements for students in the school’s special education program
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
- Coordinates, administers, and documents progress monitoring in order to accurately complete quarterly progress reports to disseminate to parents
- Gathers, completes, and submits documentation for extended school year (ESY), change of placement and tutors as necessary
- Follows Federal and State Laws, Board of Education policies, and approved OA/D11 practices regarding special education students
- Complies with applicable state and federal laws, and OA/district administrative policies, procedures, and practices
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, OA/D11 policy, and administrative regulations
- Demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners
- Provides instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction
- Uses a variety of assessments to create a body of evidence to verify student achievement toward mastery of standards
- Implements through instruction and action OA's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
- Establishes and maintains positive classroom management
- Provides appropriate behavioral and/or social/emotional supports to students using research-based interventions and strategies
- Demonstrates competency in directing the day-to-day activities of assigned paraprofessionals, if applicable
- Clearly communicates among special education personnel (teachers, paraprofessionals, itinerants) and other district/school staff (administrators, general education teachers)
- Routinely communicates with general education teachers in regards to specific IEP needs of students within the regular classroom environment
- Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding student needs
- Provides clear, supportive and accurate information to parents
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
- Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
- Models appropriate conduct at all times
- Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators
- Performs non-instructional duties as directed
- Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
- Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
- Performs other related work duties as required
The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; and feel the shape, size, and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
Supervision & Technical Responsibilities: This position may oversee one or more paraprofessionals.
Budget Responsibility: This position does not have any direct budget responsibility.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position:
Education & Training:- Bachelor's degree in education or other related discipline
- Valid CDE teacher licensure with appropriate endorsement
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
- Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and common software applications
- Understand and demonstrate classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards-based education
- Salary range from $40,000-$55,000
- Benefits include paid time off, insurance, enrollment priority for employee's dependents, retirement
- Reports directly to the Principal
- Must pass background check
If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resource Director at 719-648-0800.
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Special Education Teacher (SpEd)
- Cross Country Education
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Federal Heights, CO
FULL_TIME
- If you are looking to make a difference in a child's life, while enhancing your personal and professional growth, consider working with us! Cross Country Education is an amazing educator-led, student-...
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Special Education Teacher
- Minga Education Group
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
FULL_TIME
- Position: Special Education Teacher (Generalist), Orton Academy - Charter SchoolOrton Academy is a tuition free public charter school for 2nd-8th grade located in central Colorado Springs, within the ...
- 21 Days Ago
Special Education Teacher → (2024-2025 School Year)
- ChanceLight Education - Essex Westford
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Denver, CO
FULL_TIME
- ChanceLight Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the award-winning team at our Therapeutic Day School in the E...
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Special Education Teacher job in Thornton, CO - Make $2,262 - $2,437/week
- Aya Education
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Thornton, CO
FULL_TIME
- Aya Education has an immediate opening for the following position: Special Education Teacher in Thornton, CO.Job DetailsProfession: Schools/EducationSpecialty: Special Education TeacherPay: $2,262/wk ...
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Special Education Teacher job in Golden, CO - Make $2,056 - $2,230/week
- Aya Education
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Golden, CO
FULL_TIME
- Aya Education has an immediate opening for the following position: Special Education Teacher in Golden, CO.Job DetailsProfession: Schools/EducationSpecialty: Special Education TeacherPay: $2,056/wk - ...
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- FullBloom, Inc.
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- ADIRONDACK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Boonville, NY
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- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
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Melbourne, FL
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Income Estimation for Special Education Teacher jobs
$50,704 to $84,234
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What does a Special Education Teacher do?
Special Education Teacher in Savannah, GA
Like my sister, special education teachers often have family members or dear friends with disabilities.
October 22, 2019
Special Education Teacher in Columbia, SC
Currently, there are not enough licensed special education teachers to fill all open positions.
December 05, 2019
Special Education Teacher in Mcallen, TX
Many special education teachers hold a masters or bachelors degree in special education.
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