Position Type:
Teaching: Special Education/Teacher-Special Ed Transition

Date Posted:
9/25/2020

Location:
Educational Support Center

Closing Date:
Open until filled

  STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 9
JOB CODE: 170020
POSITION TYPE: REPLACEMENT
LOCATION: Thornton, CO

This is a probationary position only for any external candidate. Internal Adams 12 candidates are encouraged to apply and the district will follow the transfer language as outlined in Article 12 of the Certified Master Agreement. Current Adams 12 educators, with questions about the transfer process or their status may contact Human Resources or your building administrator.

Located just seven miles north of downtown Denver, Adams 12 Five Star Schools is close to the conveniences of a major city center yet far enough to offer the quiet of the suburbs. The five stars represent the five unique communities the district serves: Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster.

SUMMARY: A transition specialist will assist students (18-21 years old) with disabilities and their families in obtaining services necessary to transition to a post-secondary setting, whether for post-secondary education, independent living skills, employment, or long-term support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities in the school classroom and in community settings.
- Disseminate information and collaborate with staff, students, parents, and district high school special education teams regarding student needs, progress, and resources
- Manage IEPs and compliance with IDEA for assigned caseload: coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, write IEPs, and communicate with support staff.
- Facilitate referral, application, eligibility process for students and families to adult service providers and community organizations.
- Collaborate with work sites to ensure safety of students and access to high-quality learning opportunities
- Provide direct care services for students including: toileting/restroom support; managing seizure care- administering medication, calling 911 and parents, and managing the emergency personnel; Tube feeding, Daily medication, Sensory diets, Support when eating, Helping students transfer to PT equipment.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and community creating appropriate behavior strategies (including significant behaviors from students with Autism)
- Create schedules and observe/provide feedback to transition coaches providing support to students
- Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in.
- Participate in ongoing training sessions.
- Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year.
- Read and stay abreast of current topics in special education.
- Utilize various curriculum resources and technologies to enhance student learning.
- Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Observe and evaluate student performance.
- Train staff on communication devices
- Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree or higher in special education.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience working with students with disabilities preferred
- Understanding of disability areas under IDEA.
- Knowledge of how disabilities impact an individual's ability to function in the post-secondary setting.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations that protect individuals with disabilities in education, employment, and community.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a valid Colorado Educator License within 30 days of hire.
- Must possess the required license and endorsement. If highly qualified by content test or semester hours, with no endorsement: applicant must possess a Colorado educator license with a passing score on a CDE approved content test or 24 semester hours in specific core content classes as determined by Human Resources.
Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or (LDE) Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement.

SALARY INFORMATION (FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES):
-The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE.
-The salary grade posted is the starting salary range for Bachelor's Step 1. Salary for position may vary based on education and experience.
-Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees' education and/or work experience. Initial placement will be at bachelor (BA) step 1. If minimum qualifications are higher than a (BA), they will be placed at the initial requirement level for this position.
-After initial placement by the district on the salary schedule, the certified/licensed employee can provide the district additional official transcripts and/or documentation to support further salary advancement.
-Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of six (6) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee.
-For further explanation of salary placement please refer to our Certified Master agreement that can be found on our district website.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. If you attach a resume, please take the time to fill out the online application as well. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

The District shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other basis prohibited by applicable law. The District is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort

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