26 - ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

About the role

The primary responsibility of the ESS Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by developing ESS students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs), by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Absess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Serve as primary contact for parents.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Aid in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• Endorsement in applicable level of teaching (i.e. Elementary or Secondary).
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in: Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist Endorsement or Trainable Child or Educable Mentally Handicapped, Multi-handicapped, Severe Needs Cognitive, Profound Needs.
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area.
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
• Eligible for a Teacher in Residence (TIR) or Alternative Licensing Program in content area.
• Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as iPads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Benefits

Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement.

Pay

Salary Range: Teacher

Schedule

Schedule: Teacher Salary Schedule