Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Special Education (SN)

Date Posted:
10/28/2021

Location:
Carbondale Middle School

Date Available:
January 3rd, 2022

CMS seeks a Special Education Teacher (Mild to Moderate) for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. Experience with Severe Needs and/or Language Development (Dual Language schools) are pluses.

Carbondale Middle School is a diverse school community in the center of the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley. We have a strong, supportive team, great surrounding community and a small school (350 kids) with a personal touch. Carbondale Middle School was recognized as Colorado's Top Middle School by The Succeeds Prize. The Succeeds Prize is the most prestigious award event for Colorado Public schools. Here is a short video about our school. For more information about our school culture and environment, you can check out our TELL Survey results (Go to Carbondale Middle School results:

https://tlcc-reports.cedu.io/ reports/402872/surveys/0/intro . The Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Colorado survey is an anonymous statewide survey of licensed, school-based educators to assess teaching conditions at the school, district and state level.

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.

Starting rate is $222.00 per day. Based on education and years of experience

Required Qualifications:

* Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist

Desired Qualifications:

* Elementary teaching experience

* Experience teaching a diverse population of students including English Language Learners and previous work with intentionally implementing culturally responsive instruction

* Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction

Desired Core Competencies:

* Openness to coaching, feedback, and reflection in order to continuously improve practices.

* Values driven instructional leadership and professionalism

* Personal ownership and passion for improving outcomes for all learners

Application Deadline: Open until filled

NOTE: An instructional demonstration will be required of all finalists, and the video-recorded submission of this demonstration may be required.

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.

Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8