<p>Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.</p> <p>REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!</p> <p>Job Posting Title:</p> <p>Special Education Learning Specialist (Apply directly with</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>All employees of Parker Performing Arts School will work together to achieve our school's vision and mission. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed below, we seek a Learning Specialist who will provide special education support to help ensure the educational development of students. All teachers</p> <p>will be responsible for the adoption of the school mission and vision as evidenced through thoughtful lesson planning aligned with the school's curricular components. In addition, teachers will show a commitment to furthering their own professional development and building relationships with families.</p> <p>Position Specific Information (if Applicable):</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>? Conduct and lead IEP initial, annual and triennial meetings</p> <p>? Create IEPs and close IEPs as needed</p> <p>? Administer comprehensive learning evaluations</p> <p>? Communicate regularly with Principal(s) and department leadership about caseload</p> <p>? Maintain proper documentation regarding IEPs, assessment, accommodations, and parent/teacher communications</p> <p>? Provide direct instruction and co-teach with general education teachers to support the learning of students with IEPs</p> <p>? Provide comprehensive case management for assigned students and collaborate with PPA staff and families to support students learning</p> <p>? Other duties as assigned</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>? Special Education License through the Colorado Department of Education.</p> <p>? Background with educating students with learning disabilities preferred</p> <p>? Previous experience as a Learning Specialist</p> <p>? Proven ability to integrate/provide accommodation for special needs children in a general education curriculum</p> <p>? Strong diagnostic skills</p> <p>? Excellent communication skills including report writing and record keeping</p> <p>? Proficient in the use of technology</p> <p>Desired qualifications include:</p> <p>? Passion for working in a start-up environment in a choice school.</p> <p>? Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills</p> <p>? Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making and well-developed management skills</p> <p>? Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs</p> <p>? Accessible with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents and community</p> <p>? Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please visit https://www.parkerperformingarts.org/apps/pages/employment to apply.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.</p> <p>As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.</p> <p>You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.</p> <p>You would utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.</p> <p>You would maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.</p> <p>Teachers are responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.</p> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education, Special Education Generalist License - Colorado Department of Education</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree (Required)</p> <p>Skills:</p> <p>Background with educating students with learning disabilities preferred. Additionally: proven ability to integrate special needs children and modify, adapt curriculum; participate in evaluation, staffing and ability to use a variety of assessment tools to plan instruction and evaluate student progress; excellent communication skills with staff, students, parents and community; good diagnostic skills; writing, organizational and scheduling skills; report writing and record keeping; flexibility; good interpersonal skill; problem solving, collaborative decision making and conflict resolution skills; effective classroom management skills; ability to effectively address affective needs of student.</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Charter School</p> <p>Primary Location:</p> <p>Parker Performing Arts School</p> <p>One Year Only (Yes or No):</p> <p>No</p> <p>Scheduled Hours Per Week:</p> <p>40</p> <p>FTE:</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:</p> <p>185 Work Days</p> <ul> <li>(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) </li></ul> <p>Minimum Hire Rate:</p> <p>$56,366.00 USD Annual</p> <p>Maximum Hire Rate:</p> <p>$87,743.00 USD Annual</p> <p>Full Salary Range:</p> <p>$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual</p> <ul> <li>All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.</p> <p>Time Off Plans:</p> <p>This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:</p> <p>May 29, 2025</p>