Job: Elementary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $37,699-$55,407/yr. 

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description

Fremont RE-2 School District Special Education teachers work under the direction of Building Principals and the Director of Special Education. Special Education teachers develop and write Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). They provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities based upon goals mutually developed in IEPs. They evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives/goals. They use data to drive instructional practices and improve outcomes for the students they serve. Special Education teachers follow State mandated due process procedures and function as the IEP Manager to assigned students. Special Education teachers are knowledgeable in a variety of content areas. They establish safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for students. Special Education teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership. They build strong relationships with families, students, and colleagues. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDE License to teach Special Education with any or all Special Education Endorsements
• Experience in working with students that have learning and/or physical disabilities
• Successful completion of all mandated criminal background screenings and fingerprinting as required.
• Must be able to develop IEP goals/objectives and behavioral plans
• Manage students with disabilities
• Supervise students in resource rooms or in the inclusion model
• Collaborate with general special education staff
• Must communicate effectively using oral and written language
• Assist with Response to Intervention
• Demonstrate skills in literacy instructional strategies including diagnosis and prescription of appropriate interventions and supports
• Must be trained in or willing to be trained in a method of crisis management and assume a crisis team leadership role. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• 161 Day Contract 8.5 Hour
• Workday - 4 Day School Week
• Salary according to District approved Salary Schedule - Certified Teacher
• District will accept up to fifteen (15) years of experience
• District contribution toward benefit package valued at $4,944 annually to include Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Leave days according to District Policy

Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Brenda Krage, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.