Wyatt Academy Hiring for Elementary SpEd Teacher Full Time

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Special Education Teacher for the 2023/2024 School Year. Start in August of 2024

The Special Education Teacher teaches identified students by utilizing curriculum material adopted by the school as well as appropriate supplemental and teacher-made materials. Develops appropriate lesson plans that accommodate the range of learning styles and specialized needs of students in the classroom. The Special Education Teacher creates a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation. Actively participates in school improvement activities, curriculum development and collaboration. Maintains all appropriate forms, Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), and records mandated by regulation and school policy. Documents progress on academic and social-emotional goals and objectives.

This position requires a self-motivated, team-oriented individual with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and solid technology communication skills. Most importantly, this individual must possess and demonstrate a what ever it takes attitude to organizational excellence. This individual must truly enjoy working with students, families, school staff, and the Wyatt community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution. Master’s Degree preferred.

2. MUST hold a current, valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate Special Education endorsements.

3. Experience in charter school and Early College programs preferred.

4. Proficient in use of technology.

5. Must successfully pass reference checks, background checks and/or licensure verification.

6. Proficient in problem-solving and communication.

7. Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions. Ability to motivate a team and work as a team member. Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Provides an educational program for students as defined in the students Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.).

2. Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, modifying general education curricular as necessary, and assisting the student with regular class assignments.

3. Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of students.

4. Assists the special education student in making an assessment of his/her abilities and in establishing educational and vocational occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.

5. Administers and interprets standardized and informal assessment instruments.

6. Demonstrates various teaching techniques that address the multiple intelligences and learning styles.

7. Evaluates the success of lessons by determining how students transfer and apply their knowledge base to new information. Utilizes assessment instruments and procedures.

8. Uses assessment data to diagnose student needs and plans appropriate instruction.

9. Implements testing procedures in accordance with school policies and state guidelines.

10. Uses current technology for instruction, assessment, and instructional management.

11. Applies curriculum integration. Provides learning opportunities that support their development.

12. Anticipates needs and demonstrates efficiency and organization when transitioning from one activity to another.

13. Facilitates the development of classroom rules, which establish and maintain a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning.

14. Handles student-related problems and shows evidence of seeking supportive help.

15. Communicates with the Director of Academics, support staff, or parent when necessary.

16. Utilizes strategies for classroom management that emphasize working relationships and cooperation and encourages students to resolve disagreements using problem-solving strategies.

17. Creates a learning environment that encourages social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation.

18. Evaluates each student’s progress and accurately s and records such progress.

19. Maintains a record of student attendance in order to provide appropriately for students who may be absent.

20. Completes all required paperwork, including achievement testing, ing, and school progress s for clinical meetings.

21. Maintains all appropriate special education forms, Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), and records mandated by regulation and school.

Documents progress on academic and social-emotional goals and objectives in classroom

Compensation and Benefits:

Our package includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Annual salary range of $50,000-$55,000. Depending on experience and demonstrated ability to drive outcomes for scholars.
• Wyatt pays a majority of Health Benefits. Employee portion is $25.00 per month
• Potential access to signing bonuses and performance based bonus
• Two weeks of summer professional development (PD) for all employees
• Robust PD over the course of the school year (including our Summer Institute)
• Weekly personalized coaching and support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location