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.
Assist regular and/or special education teachers in obtaining educational goals for students and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment conducive to learning. Reinforce curriculum, activities, and/or skills with small group of students or one-on-one, and collaborate with teacher to implement lesson plans and/or to determine appropriate modifications and/or accommodations for individual students. Supervise students in various school locations and activities. Supervise student behavior and safety, and implement discipline and emergency procedures as needed. May assist teacher with clerical and organizational duties.
BENEFITS
Weld RE-4 School District offers a comprehensive benefit's package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. In addition, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). Paid leave is provided based on the employee's benefit eligibility status and work calendar. To learn more about our benefits, please see the benefit schedule on our website. "Weld RE-4 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, Veteran status, religion, national origin, ancestry, need for special education services, age, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The following person / people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For student-related inquiries: Director of Instruction, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, equal.opportunity@weldre4.org For employee or applicant-related inquiries: Director of Human Resources, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, equal.opportunity@weldre4.org Grievance procedures can be found in Policy AC-R-1 for discrimination concerns and Policy AC-R-2 for Title IX concerns."
