Teacher, Special Education

Full Time
Denver, CO
Posted
Job description
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the 2023-2024 school year.


POSITION: Teacher, Special Education
LOCATION: Global Leadership Academy
PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $54,000 - $112,164 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 190 Days
REPORTS TO: School Director


SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Global Leadership Academy is a 9-12 globally minded school and is a part of the internationally focused family of schools on the Broadway Campus. At GLA, student leadership opportunities are woven into the daily schedule, in and outside of the classroom. Students receive rigorous instruction daily, with access to AP classes, a Design Studio, and concurrent enrollment. All students are valued as leaders and are empowered to use their voice to improve their school community through restorative justice practices and partnerships with GIA and GPA as mentors. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Global Leadership Academy.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits Page

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement required.
  • Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preffered

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES:

  • Deep understanding of Colorado Academic Standards.
  • Desire to grow professionally, be reflective, and seek out new opportunities.
  • Experience using multiple formative and summative assessments to create flexible groups and provide differentiated instruction.
  • Experience using a range of effective instructional practices (active pedagogy) to give students support and multiple opportunities needed to meet or exceed standards.

  • Experience designing standards-based learning experiences.
  • Experience with second language development strategies integrated into core content instruction and assessments.
  • Experience with developing inquiry-based instruction and project-based learning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Have a commitment to raising achievement among all students including high-need students, students with disabilities, advanced students, and those who are performing below grade level.

  • Develop lesson plans which ensure instruction is paced well, encourages students to think critically, engages all students in authentic and productive learning, and ensures smooth classroom management.

  • Provide students with skills necessary to meet or exceed the Grade Level Expectations of the Colorado Academic Standards with defined sequential outcomes, authentic and engaging work, and modeled assessment expectations.

  • Clearly communicate student progress and achievements throughout course work with students and parents.

  • Maintain professional communications and interactions with students, parent community, and staff.

  • Willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues across content areas. Collaboration includes participating in planning meetings to develop integrated instruction and improve teaching practices, implementing a rigorous curriculum, authentic instruction, and multiple assessment strategies.

  • Attend and take full advantage of professional development offered.

  • Model, instill, and actively participate in building a supportive and positive culture.

  • Perseverance in the face of challenges.

  • Work with a growth mindset.

  • All other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint. The District will provide the training/certification at no-cost to the employee and in accordance with Board Policy. New employees in assignments in which CPI is required will attend training within 30-45 days of their start date and will be required to attend a refresher course every 18-24 months.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
  • External applicants must complete an application online at: Work in Mapleton!
  • Current Mapleton employees are required to e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources at HR@mapleton.us


SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

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