Early Childhood Special Educator
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado
Essential Responsibilities
Manage all due process paperwork required and/or mandated by state and federal laws.
Support TL and Special Education team to monitor and evaluate student progress as described in student IEPs including:
Scheduling of all special education evaluations
Reviewing referrals and assessment needs
Support Teacher Leaders to observe students not identified and performing below grade level and provide advice for teaching and learning interventions.
Engage in the MTSS and Child Study Protocol processes to identify and promote accommodations and solutions for all children.
Collaborate with the Learning Specialists, Teacher Leaders, Social Worker, and staff.
Commit to our principles of wholeness and equity when working with students with special needs.
Communicate with families regarding service delivery, progress, and home-school routines.
Collaborate with SSC with data management and authorizer to meet state mandated reporting needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Special education license for ECSE
2+ years of school-based experience preferred
ELL certification and multilingual preferred
Experience working with special needs learners in an inclusive setting
Experience working in socio-, racially, and culturally diverse environments
Strong knowledge of pedagogy and experience teaching in a constructivist way
Proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to growth and lifelong learning
Preferred Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills
Entrepreneurial leadership - You are flexible, open-minded, see opportunity in obstacles, and are energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to anticipate challenges and create solutions to problems.
Commitment to serving diverse and multifaceted communities - You are eager to increase access to Montessori to racially and socioeconomically diverse communities and are deeply committed to supporting the development of intersectional communities. You understand the role race, along with ethnicity, gender/gender identity and sexual orientation, play in contributing to persistent inequity. You have engaged in culturally responsive and anti-racist practices with the students and families you serve. You have fluency in multiple languages to speak with our stakeholders and families.
Willingness to bring your full self to this work as the culture shaper - You have the aptitude, stamina, time, and appetite to raise yourself to the challenge of starting and supporting social entrepreneurs who are launching distinct intimate school communities. You will be a key leader who weaves and supports the interdependence across classroom sites.
A desire to learn and grow - You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise and to more deeply explore your purpose and potential.
Ability to work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders - You enjoy and are competent working with a variety of stakeholders in Western Colorado, including Teacher Leaders, staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and partners. You are able to ensure smooth and efficient operations across school sites.
Curiosity toward the edge of innovative practices.
To apply to this position, email your resume to Alexandra Arshan-Krepp at [email protected]