26 - ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher - Social Emotional Communication Classroom (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Summary Of Functions

• 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.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Assist 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).
• ESS Generalist Teacher must be highly qualified in ESS through the following options: 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.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching in ESS Special Education.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Preferred experience in writing and implementing behavior plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, emotional, behavioral, and communication needs of students.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret behavior assessments to create effective behavior plans using research strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish daily routines and consistency in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain clear communication.