Employer: ChanceLight Education - Essex Westford
Location: Denver, CO
Employment Type: Full-time
ChanceLight Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the award-winning team at our Therapeutic Day School in the Essex Westford School District.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor... and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!
As a Special Education Teacher, you will plan, prepare and implement the instructional process for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within the learning center or classroom including, but not limited to; delivery of instruction, implementation of curriculum materials & educational software, and development of daily lesson plans & classroom schedules, which reflect state and school requirements as well the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the learner.
Responsibilities Include:
• Providing a collaborative environment for students, parents, center staff and administrative personnel.
• Establishing a climate that promotes a firm, fair and respectful classroom environment with a focus on social development and group responsibility by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program for the school and classroom.
• Implementing established school-wide and classroom PBIS program; reinforcement systems, behavioral expectations and consequence guidelines; and assists with maintaining corresponding data collection/record keeping system.
• Recording student progress/records, maintaining student files, and preparing reports on students and activities.
• Providing direct subject based instruction and working in a team environment to collaboratively and/or co-teach curricular subjects as required in IEP.
• Modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff.
• Using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to the diverse needs and interests of students; including prescribed educational software and intervention curriculum.
• Acting as case manager if required by the district to special education students which may include updating IEP's and goal's.
• Preparing daily lesson plans and materials for assigned class.
• Reporting incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) in order to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to State and Federal law.
• Maintaining the physical center, furniture, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition according to procedure.
• Ensuring that the center and the outside surrounding area are neat, clean, well maintained and present an organized and professional appearance; providing a positive learning environment conducive to the education of students.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area.
• Responding constructively to formal and informal feedback