Special Education Teacher k-2

Telluride School District R-1

SALARY RANGE:   2023-2024 Salary Schedule

CALENDAR:           181 days

FTE:  1.0

SUMMARY:
 Under the direct supervision of the Principal, provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students,  Services provided will vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses/ Certifications

Colorado certified teacher with a Special Education endorsement.  Out of state applicants will be considered if they can qualify for a Colorado license.

Education

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education (K-6) or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Master’s Degree in related areas preferred.

Bilingual beneficial

Position Purpose

-  Special Education Teacher to assist with special needs students either in a one-on-one setting or with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Follows and implements behavior intervention plans under the direction of the case manager and/or behavior specialist
Assists with adaptations to instructional material to meet needs of English Language Learners. Assists students with English language needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement, etc
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.  Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed. 
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education. 
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

 Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff

 Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

 Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

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

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard school environment; work closely with students and staff.  

General good physical condition necessary to perform the duties of the job.

The employee will work primarily in a school/office environment  

May work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.