Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

As the Special Educator at WMPSC Aurora, you will support Teacher Leaders in meeting the needs of students with special needs from ECE-2nd Grade (from identification to intervention, assessment and reporting), multilingual learners, students who have been historically underserved; students with mental health needs; students with gifted abilities; students performing below grade level; students experiencing homelessness, and other special populations. This role is a 0.25 FTE position for the school year 2024-2025 with an hourly range of $45-$55 per hour.

Our Mission

The mission of Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado (WMPSC) is to provide families with child-centered, authentic Montessori education that bridges academic outcomes and social-emotional development through intimate learning communities deeply rooted in place, equity, and belonging.

Essential Responsibilities

Promote inclusive learning environments for all students where all learners experience wholeness, a sense of belonging, and positive mental health.

Plan and develop individualized education programs (IEPs) that address tailored learning goals, objectives, learning strategies, and behavior management plans for students with special needs.

Monitor and evaluate student progress with Student Services Coordinator as described in student IEPs including :

Scheduling of all special education meetings

Guiding assessment needs determined necessary by the child’s IEP team

Conducting academic assessments are appropriate

Writing evaluation reports, IEPs, progress reports, behavioral intervention plans, etc as needed and in a timely fashion in accordance with the law

Acting as a point person and case manager for a student’s individualized programming

Develop and deliver specialized instruction in the classroom during academic periods designed to help learners meet grade-level standards and achieve personal learning goals.

Prepare lesson plans for specific direct instruction that aligns with student IEP goals

and state standards.

Collaborate and support Teacher Leader adaptations to classroom activities and / or materials for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing Wildflower Montessori’s philosophy of whole child education and guidance.

Guide instruction in all areas defined in the IEP, including, as appropriate, additional instructional support and inclusion and co-teaching practices.

Support Teacher Leaders to observe students not identified and performing below grade level and provide advice for interventions.

Participate in community engagement with families.

Participate in the MTSS and Child Study Protocol processes to identify and promote accommodations and solutions for all children.

Participate in determination hearings.

Support assessment cycles and reporting processes for all students as coordinated by the Student Services Coordinator.

Commit to our principles of wholeness and equity when working with students with special needs.

Interest or understanding of Montessori pedagogy and integrate specialized instruction and intervention to this Montessori program when appropriate.

Communicate with families regarding service delivery, progress, and home-school routines.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of school-based experience and ECE-2 Special Education certification / licensure required

ESL certification and multilingual preferred

Master’s in Special Education, preferred

Experience working with special needs learners in an inclusive setting

Experience in writing and monitoring IEPs

Experience working in socio-, racially, and culturally diverse environments

Proven ability to work as a member of a team, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to growth and lifelong learning

Preferred Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills

Entrepreneurial leadership - You are flexible, open-minded, see opportunity in obstacles, and are energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to anticipate challenges and create solutions to problems.

Commitment to serving diverse and multifaceted communities - You are eager to increase access to Montessori to racially and socioeconomically diverse communities and are deeply committed to supporting the development of intersectional communities. You understand the role race, along with ethnicity, gender / gender identity and sexual orientation, play in contributing to persistent inequity. You have engaged in culturally responsive and anti-racist practices with the students and families you serve. You have fluency in multiple languages to speak with our stakeholders and families.

Willingness to bring your full self to this work as the culture shaper - You have the aptitude, stamina, time, and appetite to raise yourself to the challenge of starting and supporting social entrepreneurs who are launching distinct intimate school communities. You will be a key leader who weaves and supports the interdependence across classroom sites.

A desire to learn and grow - You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise and to more deeply explore your purpose and potential.

Ability to work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders - You enjoy and are competent working with a variety of stakeholders, including Teacher Leaders, staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and partners.

To Apply : Please submit a resume and cover letter to Alexandra Arshan-Krepp at alexandra@wfcopublicschools.org

Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado shall not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Company Description

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Company Description

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