<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Licensed: Grades 9-12/Special Education Secondary Level</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>12/10/2024</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>S.O.A.R. Academy High School</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p> <p>High School Special Education</p> <p>Mild/Moderate needs</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. This educator must believe that all students can reach their highest potential. We are looking for a collaborative staff member who wants to learn and grow while supporting students.</p> <p>Reports To</p> <p>Building Principal and Special Education Director</p> <p>Work Schedule</p> <p>187 days, 7.5 hours per day</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Strong knowledge of content area, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to learners with all types of special needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Prefer experience with co-teaching</p> </li><li> <p>Strong classroom management, communication, organization and planning skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge of both formal and informal diagnostic assessments for students with a variety of learning difficulties.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrate knowledge in literacy and numeracy intervention programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in administration and interpretation of standardized and informal special education assessments.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrate problem-solving skills through collaborative work with students, teachers, parents and administrators.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in managing cases including regular communication with parents and faculty.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to align curriculum and assessments with Colorado Content Standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.</p> </li></ol> <p>SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Provide a responsible diagnostic and prescriptive program for students in alignment with special education law and MTSS.</p> </li><li> <p>Assess and evaluate students who are referred for possible special education services in order to determine eligibility and pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in learning styles and academic achievement.</p> </li><li> <p>Work in an instructional capacity through collaborative practices with general education teachers in a co-teaching setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Consult with parents and provide consultation services to the classroom teacher and other related service team members in areas of student need.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as a team member, attending meetings and staffings designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Act as an advocate in an advisory capacity for meeting the needs of children with educational disabilities in the community and at parent group meetings.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervise the work of the assistant and volunteers assigned to the program.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide in-service and workshops for teachers and staff during the school year.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate the progress of students.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete all necessary forms and records as required by Sheridan School District 2 and the Colorado Department of Education.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in workshops for professional growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform other duties as may be assigned by the building principal or Special Education Director in accordance with district policies.</p> </li></ol> <p>General Expectations</p> <ol> <li> <p>The Special Education Teacher shall hold a valid Colorado license with approved endorsement as a teacher of the category of handicap being taught.</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree or higher required from an accredited university or college.</p> </li><li> <p>Completed a state approved Teacher Preparation Program, participation in a Teacher in Resident Program or participation in an Alternative Teacher License program.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates competency by one of the following means:</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>Pass the Place or Praxis test. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: some lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling: and signification fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in generally a clean and healthy environment.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY DUTIES:</p> <p>None</p> <p>CLEARANCES:</p> <p>Must clear background check through the CBI and the FBI through Fingerprint submission.</p>