Special Education Teacher (K-12)

About the role

Vanguard Classical School is a free public charter school located in Aurora, Colorado. We are seeking an enthusiastic special education teacher to join our vibrant community. The ideal candidate will implement special education as outlined in student IEPs, develop and write IEPs, organize and conduct IEP meetings, evaluate students for special education, complete indicator 13 (Secondary Transition IEPs), and complete relevant paperwork accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Implement special education as outlined in student IEPs
• Develop and write IEPs for students on caseloads
• Organize and conduct IEP meetings for students on caseload
• Evaluate students for special education according to IDEA and CDE guidelines
• Complete indicator 13 (Secondary Transition IEPs)
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner
• Teach elementary school students, conveying knowledge and meeting each child's academic needs
• Engage all students in the discussion and develop appropriate lesson plans based on the curriculum
• Document student's progress and create reports in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Achieve individual student progress and collaborate with other teachers, staff, specialists, and parents

Teaching

• Convey knowledge to young people
• Meet each child's academic needs
• Engage all students in the discussion
• Develop appropriate lesson plans based on the curriculum
• Complete relevant paperwork, including documenting student's progress and creating reports, in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Achieve individual student progress and collaborate with other teachers, staff, specialists, and parents

Maintenance of Classroom Decorum

• Support positive student behavior using PBiS and HAWK expectations
• Enforce the dress code
• Instruct students daily in character development and ensure that they are modeled
• Tolerate no cruelty among students
• Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment

Maintenance of Good Parental Relations

• Communicate regularly with parents on student achievement and concerns via telephone, email, and interpersonal communication
• Conduct student conferences at assigned times
• Respond timely to parental concerns
• Meet with parents and staff to discuss the educational plan for each student

Adherence to the Mission and Philosophy

• Understand and adhere to the mission and philosophy of the school
• Understand the principles of classical education
• Apply the principles of the trivium
• Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of their ability
• Develop the personal character of every student
• Demonstrate interest and concern for students at school sponsored events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• COLORADO 5-21 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER LICENSE
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
• Ability to use technology seamlessly
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Charter school awareness or experience
• A strong liberal-arts education
• Experience with the Core Knowledge Sequence and/or Classical Education

Job or Environmental Conditions

Classroom, lunchroom, and playground

Physical & Financial Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground
• Occasional handling of field trip, classroom, book, or fundraising money

Decision Making/Supervising/Confidentiality

• Daily decisions regarding curriculum implementation
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding all students

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range is commensurate with experience - please see www.vanguardclassical.org for up to date teacher salary schedule under the financial transparency tab
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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