Special Education Teacher

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree and relevant teaching experience; teaching endorsement in Special Education Required
• Proficient in IReady and Infinite Campus preffered
• Competent in all aspects of classroom management and instructional delivery.
• Flexible with schedule and staffing changes.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language for required paperwork, testing, and professional communication.
• Satisfactory Central Registry and CBI record check.
• Ability to do simple math calculations and analyze data.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Requires flexible schedule.
• Ability to work as a team leader.
• Ability to communicate effectively with respect and tact.  Able to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate plans, and prepare materials.
• Ability to organize and time manage all required tasks.

BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds  
• Must be able to lift and carry students with adaptive equipment.  
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.  
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.  
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with students with challenging behavior.  
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.  
• Must have 5 years of Valid Driving experience and a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be willing to obtain Valid Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements.  
• Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.

Position will remain open until filled.