<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>Learning Specialist - K-8 (Apply directly with DCS Montessori Charter School - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Our school is on a traditional calendar with a multi-age classroom setting. To learn more about our school visit www.dcsmontessori.org.</p> <p>DCS Montessori Charter School</p> <p>Work Day Hours: Full time 185 day school year.</p> <p>Expected Start Date: August 2025</p> <p>Position Specific Information (if Applicable):</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Responsible for managing and supporting instruction to achieve IEP goals for students with special identification needs (mild and/or moderate) This is a team effort, and there is lots of support to achieve goals.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Performs a variety of research-based instructional strategies to support</p> <p>student growth towards IEP goals. Assisting learning for the general population and special education students.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum Training and Education: - Must possess a current Colorado Department of Education Teachers License with endorsement in Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist.</p> <p>Licenses or Certification: Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist</p> <p>Skill Requirements and General Expectations:</p> <p>Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.</p> <p>Some knowledge of Montessori curricula, child development and a working knowledge of basic literacy skills is needed.</p> <p>Flexibility, positive attitude and the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers will be greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Patience and love for children a necessity.</p> <p>Ability to work with a supportive team is a must.</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Dependent upon experience and qualifications</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Visit Employment Application (Employment Application) to download our Employment Application Form, which is required.</p> <p>You may also stop by our school to pick up an application.</p> <p>Send a current resume along with our application form to:</p> <p>DCS Montessori Charter School</p> <p>Attn: HOS-Learning Specialist</p> <p>311 Castle Pines Pkwy</p> <p>Castle Pines, CO 80108</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>-- 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. </li><li>-- 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. </li><li>-- 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. </li><li>-- 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. </li><li>-- You would maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities. </li><li>-- 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. </li></ul> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree (Required)</p> <p>Skills:</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Charter School</p> <p>Primary Location:</p> <p>Montessori Charter 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>$1.00 USD Annual</p> <p>Maximum Hire Rate:</p> <p>$75,000.50 USD Annual</p> <p>Full Salary Range:</p> <p>$1.00 USD - $150,000.00 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>June 28, 2025</p>