.5 Special Education Resource Teacher (Includes Incentive)

About the role

This position is responsible for designing and delivering learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area. The incumbent will organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area.
• Organize and facilitate the learning process using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
• Participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for the academic, civic, social, and emotional success of students.
• Evaluate student progress, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate student progress.
• Collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities for students.
• Engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting teaching for the benefit of all students.
• Ensure students are supervised at all times.
• Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Instruct, assess, and differentiate for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
• Integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Manage materials and supplies.
• Model and promote effective communication.
• Perform duties as directed by supervisors and administrators.
• Perform non-instructional duties as directed.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteer(s).
• Evaluate their job performance.
• Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
• Provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.
• Respond as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations.
• Respond to a complex, dynamic environment.
• Supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
• Use and integrate technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
• Use effective conflict resolution.
• Use feedback and reflect about professional practice to improve teaching and learning.
• Use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction.
• Work collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.) meeting subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
• Meets subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
• Teacher License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education.
• Teacher License: Professional - Colorado Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required.

Skills

• Adapting to changing technologies and learning functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Effective communication verbally and in writing.
• Creating, accessing, inputting, retrieving, and manipulating information in various software systems.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Greeting and interacting with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintaining simultaneous demands and setting clear priorities.