Special Education Teacher - Affective Needs

8 hours per day, 185 days per year

• Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

Apply online at wps.org. A complete application package includes the following:

• Application

• Resume

• Copy of CDE teaching license

• Official transcripts

• 3 letters of recommendation

• Copy of PRAXIS/PLACE report

• Teacher Insight score

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Obtained a valid CO license as Special Education Teacher (Generalist or Affective Needs)

• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired

• Has successful track record or desire working with students with serious emotional disabilities

• Is knowledgeable and can apply research-based curriculum and intervention for students based on their needs

• Understands the IEP development and implementation process

• Demonstrates competency in student evaluation and assessment

• Has thorough understanding and application of curriculum modifications and accommodations in an inclusive environment

• Is willing to fulfill teaching responsibilities under a Competency-Based instructional model

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal relationships and professionalism with students, staff, parents and administrators

• Has experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired

• Has experience with inclusionary (e.g., push-in or co-teaching) teaching desired

• Holds high expectations for assigned students to ensure positive achievement and behavioral outcomes

• Has experience utilizing IEP Management computer systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To display a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's curriculum and Instructional Model

• To employ competency-based expectations for student growth and achievement

• To plan instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels and to adjust for student differences to meet their needs

• To use achievement and/or behavioral data to inform instructional or programmatic decisions

• To implement continuous system of evaluations and progress monitoring for students

• To write accurate and legally defensible Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible students

• To facilitate IEP meetings and Initial/Triennial SPED Staffings for case-managed students

• To be part of an IEP team to make special education eligibility decisions as a result of focused, yet thorough assessment practices

• To serve as a collaborative and positive participant on the school's Interventionist team

• To establish an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations

• To participate in state- and locally-required professional development

• To utilize assigned Paraprofessionals in an effective, results-based manner to support student needs

• To perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.