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Special Education Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,469 / year median in Colorado
+10% projected growth
Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including special education, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff through inclusion. Commitments and competencies in using a variety of instructional deliveries include, but are not limited to, cooperative learning, multi-sensory reading, and math. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of designing and delivering instruction and assessment. Will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, solve problems. Designs instructional intervention that is clearly focused on the standards and assessments established by the District and the State. Provides expanded opportunities and support for learner success. Demonstrates and models' high expectations for all students to succeed. Aligns all instruction with and designs instructional interventions with State and local standards and assessments. Establishes and maintains strong classroom management. Utilizes a variety of teaching styles to accommodate student-learning needs. Knowledgeable and experienced in administering a variety of assessments. Demonstrated ability to work with a team approach. Demonstrated ability to write quality IEPs, including goals and benchmarks based on assessments and needs. Flexibility around IEP meeting times.QUALIFICATIONS
Credentials:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or a related field. Valid CDE Special Education Generalist (5-21) required Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement required. Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50.00 - $55.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with effective needs and emotional disability kids?Education:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Pediatrics:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
State Teacher's License (Required) Colorado Department of Education(CDE) Generalist Licensure (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance