TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION, CENTER PROGRAM, TRANSITION TEAM, MODERATE NEEDS, ADULT ED

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Northwest

Traditional 186 work days per year

FTE: 1.0

Salary: See DCTA Teacher Salary Schedule at http://careers.dpsk12.org/teachercomp/compensation-your-first-year/.

About this job:

T he Special Education Transition Teacher teaches and manages a classroom for students in the 18-21 Transition Program whose educational needs center on the development of their transition goals specifically in the areas of college, career and independent living readiness.

W hat You'll Do:

• Work with special education staff and students to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, vocational, and daily living needs of students in school and community.
• Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and vocational support.
• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in subject areas providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on transition needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, administrators about available Transition Services.
• Emphasize skill development in basic skills, concepts, recreation, leisure, community, vocational and domestic by infusing motor, communication and social skills.
• Develop opportunities in the areas of employment and job readiness skills.
• Provide both direct and indirect support for various activities including but not limited to job skills, job coaching, and use of public transportation.

We are excited about you because you will:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
• Master's Degree, preferred.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days .)
• Have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Provide effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to manage the classroom and coordinate and instruct student activities.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demand of the position.

W hat DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule
• DPS Total Rewards includes time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

Innovation School - Please ensure you review the Innovation Plan to understand terms and conditions of employment prior to applying. Innovation Plan is available at: http://portfolio.dpsk12.org/our-schools/innovation-schools/innovation-schools-of-dps/ .

D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.