Teacher - Special Education

Elbert SCHOOL DISTRICT #200

Job Description: Title: Teacher –Special Education, Elementary and/or Secondary
Reports to: Principal/Superintendent
Terms of Employment: 9-Month, 36 hours/week, Tuesday-Friday School Week
How to Apply:
External and internal candidates can retrieve an employment application at
www.elbertschool.org.
Why Should You Apply?
 Great benefits: Elbert School District participates in program health,
life, vision and dental, insurance for eligible employees under a group
plan or plans. Additionally, district employees are eligible for PERA
retirement benefits.
 You will be a part of a great team
 Opportunities for career growth
Rate of Pay:
 See approved salary schedule at
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 Extra Duty pay available for extra-curricular activities such as coaching,
drama club advisor, student council advisor, yearbook advisor and much
more.
Qualifications:
1. Possess all teaching licenses and certifications required for the State of
Colorado Department of Education.
2. Ability to uphold the U.S. and State Constitutions.
3. Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
4. Ability to teach students to read, write, problem solve, compute, find
information, think critically, work cooperatively with others, and meet all
district-required curriculum objectives and State standards.
5. Possess a broad general knowledge of all subject areas with specific knowledge
needed in contract areas.
6. Ability to engage in group dynamics, as well as personable interaction with
individuals.
7. Possess knowledge of physiological, psychological, emotional, and educational
behavioral development of individual children.
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8. Possess respectful classroom developmentally appropriate management skills,
which include discipline, record keeping and assessment abilities.
9. Possess competent technological and computer skills.
10. Ability to consistently demonstrate problem-solving skills, imagination,
patience, reasoning, creativity, judgment, and analytical abilities.
11. Ability to be flexible as teaching methods and modes of instruction vary at the
direction of the Superintendent (e.g., in classroom, remote learning).
Specific Duties:
1. Plans and implements a program of study that meets individual and group
needs, interests, and abilities within district curriculum.
2. Implements curriculum objectives and goals using effective teaching strategies,
techniques and resources.
3. Creates engaging lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated
to curriculum objectives.
4. Monitors and assesses student progress and provides both verbal and written
feedback on a regular basis to students and parents/guardians.
5. Instructs, and evaluates individual students’ needs and seeks assistance from
specialists as needed.
6. Communicates goals and objectives to students in an organized, well-planned
manner in clear, concise terms.
7. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity level of the students.
8. Assists Administration in implementing all policies, vision, mission and
philosophy, regulations, and rules of Elbert School District 200.
9. Creates educational experiences to provide students with opportunities to
develop potential in self-esteem, personal-social adjustment, decision-making,
and other life skills.
10. Attempts to lead each student to an understanding and appreciation of the
principles of democracy and endeavors to develop in each student a spirit of
respect and patriotism, with a full understanding that American citizenship
involves responsibilities as well as privileges.
11. Respects the dignity of each student as an individual and attempts to gain an
adequate understanding of their needs, interests, abilities, aptitudes,
temperament, and environmental influences, as a basis on which to meet their
needs, and to treat them with respect, fairness and courtesy.
12. Respectful of confidentiality, communicates concerns and ideas with
colleagues, parents, and students in a positive, solution-oriented manner.
13. Assumes responsibility for the discipline and supervision of students in the
classroom, on school property, or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
at all times maintaining a high standard of conduct and rapport with students.
14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence and attends districtscheduled
professional development.
15. Assumes professional and personal responsibility for the management and
progress of classes under their authority, direction, and supervision.
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16. Assumes individual responsibilities assigned by Superintendent/Principal which
may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision, or other
planning and professional assignments.
17. Maintains accurate, complete, legible and organized records as required by
law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
18. Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities.
19. Strives to be a conscientious and responsible employee, as well as an effective
teacher; conducts oneself in a professional, business-like and task-oriented
manner.
20. In the spirit of establishing cooperative relationships between home and
school, provides parents with information that will serve the best interests of
their children and is respectful with information received from parents.
21. Develops, in cooperation with the Superintendent and Principal, a plan for
individual growth and improvement, as well as enrichment of instruction.
22. Organizes, attends and supervises curriculum-oriented field trips.
23. Attends parent and staff meetings.
24. Keeps informed by reading district communications.
25. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.
26. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: Predominantly sedentary physical work requiring ability to
occasionally lift a maximum of 40 pounds; carry and walk. Consistently stands for
long periods of time in the classroom or monitoring situations, both inside and
outdoors. Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with
employees and students; vision for reading and student recognition; hand/eye
coordination for operation of computer keyboard.
Work Environment: Works generally in a clean, comfortable, safety oriented school
environment. May be required to assist as directed in various indoor and outdoor
duties.
Equipment Used: Standard business and professional teaching oriented tools and
equipment. May require driving a school district vehicle to transport small groups.
This position may require the employee to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g.
vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.