Special Education Teacher - K-5
Thomas MacLaren School
Full-time
On-site
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
$52,000 - $59,000 USD yearly
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Reports To: Head of School
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Compensation:
Pay range: $52,000-$59,000/yr.
- Benefits: For employees contracted for 30 hours per week or more, Thomas MacLaren School pays for 100% of the employee’s base insurance premiums (Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Life insurance) for the base level coverages. No benefits are provided to employees contracted for less than 30 hours per week.
General Purpose: To oversee special education caseload to ensure access to the MacLaren curriculum for students with disabilities in a manner that meets professional standards while participating in the community of learners that is Thomas MacLaren School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledgeable in working with students that demonstrate a wide range of academic, social/emotional and behavior needs
- Provides research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP using a variety of individual and group activities
- With training and support, may provide instruction to align with provided curricula including Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEOs) and provide direct assistance to students in self-care tasks, including toileting
- Provides appropriate behavioral and/or social/emotional supports to students using research-based interventions and strategies
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in directing the day-to-day activities of assigned student support personnel
- Takes personal responsibility for IEP compliance (i.e. notice of meetings, procedural safeguards, accurate and timely completion of IEPs and required signatures)
- Coordinates student placement and recommendations in and out of the district to provide Least Restrictive Environment (i.e. building-based programs, center-based programs and alternative programs)
- Gathers, completes and submits documentation for extended school year (ESY), transportation, change of placement and tutors as necessary
- In a secondary school setting, participates in transition planning and preparation for adult life experiences including post-secondary
- Routinely communicates with general education teachers in regards to specific IEP needs of students within regular classroom environment
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of this job. It is intended only to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Demonstrated ability to serve well as a Thomas MacLaren teacher
Must be a licensed Special Education Teacher in the state of Colorado
Training or willingness to be trained in nonviolent crisis prevention (CPI) techniques required
Other knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Love of educating children
- Love of learning
- Ability to impart a love of learning to young people
- Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of writings and thought beyond one’s own area of expertise
- Ability to maintain an orderly classroom
- Ability to guide students through organization and preparation of a term paper or research topic appropriate to field of study
- Ability to prepare and administer oral examinations
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with both young people and adults
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Commitment to a diverse population of students and to closing the achievement gap
Physical Requirements of this position include:
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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SELDOM
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SELDOM
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EXTREME COLD OR HEAT
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VISUAL ACUITY: Near/Far
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HEIGHTS
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HEARING
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SPEECH
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DRIVING
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TRAVEL:
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MOVING HEAVY ITEMS:
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OPERATING MACHINERY:
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COPIER
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