TEACHER, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE NEEDS - 6TH-8TH GRADE

About the role

Teaches Middle School special education students in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
• Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Maintains and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Makes observations, evaluations, and records of student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist or qualify for Alternative License and have the qualifications needed for the position.
• Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
• Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community preferred.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• The ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Qualifications

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including competitive teacher compensation, procomp incentive plan, time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Competitive teacher compensation and procomp incentive plan, details available on the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not provided in the job description.