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Special Education Teacher - Full Time Start ASAP

Special Education Teacher - Full Time Start ASAP

Focused StaffingAurora, CO, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions, we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.

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Position Summary :

The Secondary Special Education teacher will provide the special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Create exceptional outcomes and opportunities for 6-12 students in collaboration with interventionists and classroom teachers under the direction of the Secondary Assistant Principal.

Must Haves :

  • A strong passion for diverse populations.
  • Culturally responsive teaching aptitude for planning rich learning opportunities with student needs, interests, and readiness in mind.
  • Data-driven approach. You use data to make instructional moves that improve or enhance student learning.
  • Experience with diverse populations and Title One schools.

Instruction :

  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP for each student assigned.
  • Collaborate with district partners to ensure students receive services as scheduled, to facilitate meetings, and to conduct problem solving meetings as needed.
  • Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
  • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
  • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
  • Plan and supervise assignments for Special Education para.
  • Use technology in teaching / learning process.

    • Culture :

  • Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning.
  • Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress.
  • Provide supervision of students during before and after-school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break).
  • Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school.

    • Student Growth and Development :

  • Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
  • Participate in regular team meetings and content-based department meetings.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.

    • Education and Related Work Experience :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
  • Experience with charter schools
  • Previous teaching experience is preferred

    • Licenses, Registrations or Certification :

  • A valid Colorado Teacher License (initial, professional, or alternative) with Special Education Generalist or Specialist endorsement

    • Condition of Employment

    As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be expected to complete the APS-sponsored Linguistically Diverse Educator (LDE) Certificate Program within the first three years of employment. New hires are expected to begin this program during the 2024-2025 school year.

    LSE requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

    Reports to : Secondary Assistant Principal

    Job Type : Full-time

    Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday SY 2025-2026

    • Education :

  • Bachelor's (Required)

    • License / Certification :

  • Special Education Certification (Required)
  • Teaching Certification (Required)

    • Ability to Relocate :

  • Aurora, CO 80012 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

    • Work Location : In person

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