Special Education Teacher - Mild/MOD

Qualifications

• See attached job description for full details.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Must be Highly Qualified by CDE's standards in Special Education.
• Endorsed in Special Education OR - PLACE Special Education Generalist exam Endorsement must be Special Education
• Applicants with a BA (or higher - in ANY area) AND who are in (or willing to be in) and a Special Education program are eligible to apply
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Advanced oral and written communications.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice related to special education.
• Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide special education.

Salary

• Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience.
• Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

Schedule

• One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.

Benefits

• Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits.
• There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

• 187 days per year.