Position Type:
High School Teaching/Special Education (Gen)

Date Posted:
5/4/2021

Location:
Bridges High School

Date Available:
August 2021

Available for the 2021-21 School Year!!!

Full-Time Ready for the World (SpEd) Teacher This Teacher will be responsible for providing training and supervision of Transitional Domain Skills development for disabled young adults enrolled in the Roaring Fork School District's Transition Program, Ready For The World (RFTW). This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) special education paraprofessional position. The RFSD Ready for the World Program (RFTW) works to transition young adults 18 to 21 into the world of employment, learning and independence. Enrolled young adults work on education/training, vocational/job skills, independent living skills, recreation leisure skills, and community/social skills. Coaches assist these aspiring young adults in their various experiences, activities and/or tasks, as well as skill development.

Pay Range $41,140 * 61,495 **Based on education and years of experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

PRIMARY DUTIES

With the Transition Program Coordinator's assistance, assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring young adult programming.Assists young adult in developing and maintaining skills to be independent as isappropriateActs as a liaison between the employer(s); RFSD/RFTW staff; the young adult's IEP teammembers by providing necessary information to allRides and sometimes drives mini bus to transport students to site location during the day, including before & after schoolConduct task analysis and job analysis.Fit the kind and amount of instruction to the young adult's learning style. Instruction mayconsist of but not limited to: verbal instruction, writing lists for the young adult, putting color-coded markers on a list corresponding to markers on objects in the work environment, pictorial, and/or role modeling.Implement fading techniques when appropriate by gradually withdrawing support.Be an advocate for the young adult.Teach the young adult appropriate work behaviors and interpersonal skills.Transport students (via district provided transportation) to and from the program, and during the school day.

Eligibility Requirements:

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

License:

Special Ed Teacher

For more information please contact: Suzanne Fitzgerald, Principal of Bridges High School: sfitzgerald@rfschools.com

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

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