Learning Specialist K-8

Learning Specialist K-8 Doral Academy of Colorado - 5.0 Westminster, CO Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Academic program development Behavior management for students with special needs Professional collaboration in IEP development Professional development facilitation in schools Teaching Certification Consulting experience Mid-level Master's degree Teaching arts Bachelor's degree Teacher coaching Staff training Student support Order placement Working with students with special education needs Interviewing Academic program coordination Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Special Education Certification Teaching K-12 education instructional development Staff development Student assessment Full Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To develop, implement, coordinate and monitor Special Education curriculum for students assigned to the Special Education program.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

An earned Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree from an accredited institution. Appropriate State of Colorado Teaching Certification in Special Education.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of combined successful work experience, two (2) of which include teaching experience in Special Education preferred.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Education Teacher shall: Assist in the management of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure the implementation of all IEPs and Section 504 plans. Coordinate and attend IEP meetings and communicate with parents. Provide curriculum support for students and teachers. Coordinate and facilitate Response to Intervention for struggling students. Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans. Coordinate the identification, assessment and placement of students in the school' ESE program. Coordinate the ordering of materials and equipment needed to implement ESE Program Services. Coordinate with school-site, district and contracted personnel in the provision of ESE Services to students. Develop and assist to implement the school's ESE Program in alignment with district and federal guidelines. Coordinate testing for student with disabilities and monitor student IEPs. Coordinate the internal and external evaluation to maintain an effective feedback monitoring system in coordination with Program Evaluation. Coordinate activities with early intervention programs to provide services for ESE students. Serve as a consultant on matters pertinent to the ESE Program. Assist with interviews of potential ESE teachers. Participate successfully in the training program offered to increase the skill and proficiency related to the assignment. Review curriculum developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility. Models successful teaching practices at the classroom level, including differentiation in art integration. Assist teachers to align, interpret, implement and assess the K-7 arts, Reading, ELA, Math, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies. Works with core teachers in integrating content of their teaching with the content of fine arts where applicable. Has knowledge of research-based best practices in art, Reading, ELA, Math, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies, identifies learning problems in those areas and provides coaching on best practices as well as provides modeling to assist teachers and students. Plans, coordinates and presents staff development programs in the arts, Reading, ELA, Math, Science, Physical Education and Social Studies content and methodology including facilitation of Professional Learning Communities and Lesson Study. Coordinates the development of instructional materials that are consistent with the total education philosophy of the school. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal. •Doral is an equal opportunity employer, and hires without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person