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Position: Special Education Teacher - Salida Middle School

Work under the direction of the school principal. The special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. Written reports require a skill set that allows for efficiency and accessibility. This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership, and the teacher must be able to work collaboratively with fellow teachers. The teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction. Salary is based on a 156 day work calendar, scheduled with supervisor. Duties:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, Social Emotional Learning and life skills to students with severe disabilities.
• This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership.
• Requires substantial organizational and time management skills.
• Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.

Requirements:

• Must verify past experience and hold a current Colorado Department of Education teaching certificate or license with proper endorsement (Generalist Endorsement Preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years of age; pass background and drug test.

Preferred Skills:

• Successful teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements
• Experience using technology to support instruction

Wages: $42,500.00/ Yearly

Job Location: Salida, CO - Salida Middle School

Shift: This is a full time position; 32 hours per week. Will work Monday through Thursday, hours to be set by employer. Employer has one position to begin August 5th, 2024. Closing date of application open until filled.

Benefits: Health Insurance benefits and leave benefits.

Application Instructions: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view the application information (registration is available at no cost.)