Primary Special Education Teacher K-3
Jefferson Academy Charter School
Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Salary Range: Salary Schedule based on FTE
Potential For additional duty pay for club or activity sponsorship
Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, CO Pera Retirement, Jeffco
Empower Retirement, Paid Time Off, and a Family Wellness Benefit
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Year: 185 Days
Location: Elementary Campus
Reports to: Principal
Summery:
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 Act
(IDEA). This teacher will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments.
The Special Education Teacher will take a leadership role in collaborative problem-solving interventions for students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• 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 and safe, supportive, and understanding environment for students with disabilities.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports school-wide behavior expectations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a
tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Attend all professional development days, parent-teacher conferences, and staff meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.