Career Opportunities
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Category: Part-time (5 days a week 8:00-12:30)
Work Year: Per 2020-21 School Calendar
RMAE is a K-8 Core Knowledge charter school in Evergreen, Colorado. We are currently seeking a part-time Special Education teacher who understands that academic rigor can be achieved in a nurturing environment. RMAE is a free public school that has the flexibility to be innovative and self-governing. You will join a highly effective team within a supportive and professional community. Be a part of a unique school community in a beautiful mountain setting by applying to be a member of our team.
The selected individual will be asked to meet the following expectations:
- Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with communication, cognitive, physical, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
- This teacher will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments.
- The Learning Specialist teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students.
- Design and implement specialized instruction in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings.
- Work collaboratively to plan and modify curriculum, team teach with general educators and to communicate the abilities and needs of special education students.
- Develop, implement and review for appropriateness the behavioral plans for designated students.
- Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to conduct IEP and referral meetings, conferences, and to develop a multidisciplinary approach to the educational enhancement of the student.
- Maintain ongoing communication with regular educators, school staff, students and parents.
- Create a safe supportive and understanding environment for students with disabilities
- Model and promote RMAE’s Core Virtues.
Qualifications and Experience
- All candidates must Hold valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement
- Experience/supervised internship in working with educationally disabled children. Training in understanding/interpreting educational assessments and prescriptive teaching. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with a multidisciplinary team in developing appropriate materials, facilitating inclusion, creating educational plans, and designing and implementing behavioral plans. Training and experience in working with students with a variety of, disabling conditions. Complies with the Special Education Department and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
- Willingness and commitment to work with a team
- Effective communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Willingness to grow professionally and personally
Other Specifics
- Annual At-will Employment Contract
- 182-day work year per 2020-2021 school calendar
Benefits
- PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Life Insurance (premium paid by RMAE)
- Short Term Disability (premium paid by RMAE)
- Personal Paid Time off
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