Teacher, Autistic & SED (Serious Emotional Disability)
- Employer
- Jefferson County Public Schools
- Location
- Golden, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
West Jefferson Elementary is a small school located in the foothills of Conifer, CO. We serve students in Pre-K through 5th grade and offer a center-based program that serves students with emotional disabilities as well as students needing supports on the Autism spectrum. We believe in meaningful inclusion of students and building a community of learners who support each other to become stronger learners and compassionate citizens. We use EL Education as our main resource and curriculum for language arts instruction. We use Common Core State Standards, Bridge to Curriculum and Math Expressions to develop our lessons in math. We strive to create learning experiences that are engaging and challenging and support student growth. We work collaboratively as a staff to support students and families through positive, proactive, and clear communication around expectations and supports. We believe that all students can learn and we hold ourselves accountable for identifying and implementing the supports all students need to be successful!
ABOUT YOU
Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.
ABOUT THE JOB
No job description available
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/07/2019Teacher Autistic
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant communication, cognitive, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. The ASD teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students. An essential part of this position is to effectively organize and coordinate the responsibilities of multiple adults in the educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Understand, interpret, and implement educational assessments and prescriptive and data driven instruction relying on frequent progress monitoring for adjustments.
Implement evidence-based best practice, including multiple methodologies, individualized for students with significant needs autism.
Develop appropriate plans and materials for effective instruction in multiple educational settings.
Develop and implement positive behavior support plans and facilitates the use of alternative communication systems.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Is aware of requirements of IDEIA and conduct IEP meetings accordingly.
Comply with Exceptional Student Services and District policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
Organize and supervise multiple adult responsibilities within the classroom.
Maintain positive communication and relationships with general education teachers, school staff, and parents.
Create a safe environment for students that ensures quality instruction and quantifiable student progress.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Hold a valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.
EXPERIENCE Has experience/supervised internship in working with students with significant communication, cognition, and/or social/behavioral needs. Can provide evidence of supervision and leadership of multiple adults. Has prior experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum in an educational setting. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with modified benchmarks and access Skills. Training emphasis in LD/PC preferred.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one-year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
West Jefferson Elementary is a small school located in the foothills of Conifer, CO. We serve students in Pre-K through 5th grade and offer a center-based program that serves students with emotional disabilities as well as students needing supports on the Autism spectrum. We believe in meaningful inclusion of students and building a community of learners who support each other to become stronger learners and compassionate citizens. We use EL Education as our main resource and curriculum for language arts instruction. We use Common Core State Standards, Bridge to Curriculum and Math Expressions to develop our lessons in math. We strive to create learning experiences that are engaging and challenging and support student growth. We work collaboratively as a staff to support students and families through positive, proactive, and clear communication around expectations and supports. We believe that all students can learn and we hold ourselves accountable for identifying and implementing the supports all students need to be successful!
ABOUT YOU
Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.
ABOUT THE JOB
No job description available
HOURS AND DAYS WORKED
Desired Start Date: 08/07/2019Teacher Autistic
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654
RESPONSIBILITIES
SUMMARY Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant communication, cognitive, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. The ASD teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students. An essential part of this position is to effectively organize and coordinate the responsibilities of multiple adults in the educational environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Understand, interpret, and implement educational assessments and prescriptive and data driven instruction relying on frequent progress monitoring for adjustments.
Implement evidence-based best practice, including multiple methodologies, individualized for students with significant needs autism.
Develop appropriate plans and materials for effective instruction in multiple educational settings.
Develop and implement positive behavior support plans and facilitates the use of alternative communication systems.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Is aware of requirements of IDEIA and conduct IEP meetings accordingly.
Comply with Exceptional Student Services and District policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
Organize and supervise multiple adult responsibilities within the classroom.
Maintain positive communication and relationships with general education teachers, school staff, and parents.
Create a safe environment for students that ensures quality instruction and quantifiable student progress.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Hold a valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.
EXPERIENCE Has experience/supervised internship in working with students with significant communication, cognition, and/or social/behavioral needs. Can provide evidence of supervision and leadership of multiple adults. Has prior experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum in an educational setting. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with modified benchmarks and access Skills. Training emphasis in LD/PC preferred.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one-year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.
SALARY
Jeffco Salary Schedules
BENEFITS
Jeffco Benefits
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.
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