TEACHER, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION - MODERATE NEEDS, 9TH-12TH GRADE

About the role

This position involves working with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. The role includes developing and executing individualized lesson plans, administering and interpreting educational assessments, and providing daily living assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing direct instruction while focusing on District standards and benchmarks.
• Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
• Maintains a focus on rule of conduct and behavior management, reinforcing positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
• Provides daily living support (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed.
• Operates, monitors, and performs maintenance of adaptive technology and equipment.
• Lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (coaching, tutoring, or summer programs).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• A Master's Degree is required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• A valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license is required.
• Experience working with young special needs students and their parents is preferred.
• Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.
• Experience leading for racial and educational excellence and dismantling systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, and a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Additional qualifications may vary depending on the specific subject area.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners, and proficiency in using adaptive technology are essential.

Benefits

DPS offers a comprehensive range of benefits including competitive compensation, pro-compensation incentive plan, time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Compensation details can be found [here](https://dpsk12.org/teachers-and-special-education-teachers/salary-schedule).

Schedule

Details on the schedule can be found [here](https://dpsk12.org/teachers-and-special-education-teachers/schedule).