Hybrid SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF RECORD bei Manitou Springs School District No. 14

MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14

MANITOU SPRINGS COLORADO

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF RECORD
                                           

LOCATION: MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

                         405 EL MONTE PLACE

                         MANITOU SPRINGS, CO  80829

REQUIREMENTS:         

• Must complete a fingerprint/background check  

• Holds a valid CDE license (Special Education Generalist)

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.

• Masters Degree in Special Education preferred.

• Training or willingness to be trained in nonviolent crisis intervention (CPI) techniques required

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

JOB DESCRIPTION: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors determined with supervisor and/or building principal.

The Special Education Teacher serves students with significant social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs or disabilities, as well as other possible disabilities, through a continuum of interventions. This continuum ranges from minimal support through a consultation model, up to full support. Services along this continuum remain flexible based on individualized behavior plans and in response to the episodic nature of student needs. Through this role, the teacher facilitates academic skills, behavioral skills, emotional regulation, daily living skills, and/or coping skills. Instructional modes range from large group, to small group, to individual support with identified goals and progress monitoring documented through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or Multi-Tiered Student Support Plan (MTSS). The lead teacher holds the responsibility of working collaboratively with all applicable stakeholders to develop an inclusive model that strives to incorporate research-based interventions and to ensure that students receive appropriate modifications and accommodations with regard to student's social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs throughout the educational environment.

Classroom Climate and Culture

• Exhibit a deep understanding of the varying needs of the students in the program, many of whom may exhibit a wide variety of behaviors and/or diagnoses, 

• Create a structured and predictable classroom environment that focuses on the individual needs of students.

• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports to support the social, emotional and behavioral needs of the student within the classroom environment.

• Understand how particular disabilities can manifest through a variety of behaviors, paired with understanding appropriate responses with strong rationale.

Collaboration and Communication

• Build the capacity of a highly professional team of support specialists (paraprofessionals) to ensure student behavioral, social, and academic lessons and curriculum are consistently implemented with the use of continuous data collection to drive the effectiveness of interventions.

• Coordinate with related service providers to ensure students receive their appropriate services in their IEP. (Social Worker, Speech Language, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Specialized Transportation)

• Engage parents in their student's learning through proactive communication structures, creation and refining of vision documents, and working with potential families when placement is being considered.

• Delegate effectively while also serving as the lead teacher for the students in the program.

• Exhibit excellent communication skills to provide direct, frequent feedback to principal, general education teachers and paraprofessionals on effective instructional practices to implement accommodations and modifications for student goals.

• Consult weekly (at a minimum) with general education teachers, either in person or via electronic correspondence.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Knowledge of EEO for students with cognitive and physical disabilities 

• Ability to write an IEP and support the eligibility process to include progress monitoring and data collection

• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders for student growth and development

• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work primarily takes place in a school setting, with occasional off-site meetings, trainings, or events.

• May require some evening or weekend hours to accommodate school events, meetings, or activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                      

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 181 day calendar

SALARY: See salary schedule (on website)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt-Certified                              

TO APPLY: Please submit an online application packet.

                   Applications available at www.mssd14.org

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Manitou Springs School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following persons have been identified as the compliance officer for handling reports and complaints of unlawful discrimination/harassment.

ADA and Section 504 Compliance Officer for Employees & Title IX Coordinator:

Human Resources

405 El Monte Place

Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829

Telephone: 719-685-2013

[email protected]