Inclusion Specialists are licensed Special Education teachers who collaborate with teachers to engage special education students in a project based learning curriculum that is aligned to students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Inclusion Specialists create IEPs and support students and teachers to implement IEPs in inclusive classrooms. Inclusion Specialists provide essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting.
Inclusion Specialists provide assessment services and develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
In collaboration with classroom teachers, special service providers, and parents / guardians, Inclusion Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents / guardians.
Inclusion Specialists must be patient, flexible, and empathetic when working with students, families, and colleagues. Additionally, Inclusion Specialists assist 5280 teachers in curriculum development and differentiation to ensure success for students in the full-inclusion setting.
5280 staff members are passionate and creative, collaborative and thrive in teams, are student-centered, and are divergent thinkers.
They embrace diversity and inclusion, foster learning and growth, and believe in and honor the big ideas of all students.
5280 Teachers :
- Encourage a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice
- Exhibit knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
- Implement the four 5280 Design Principles (equity, authenticity, intentional community, and joy & meaning)
- Communicate effectively with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
- Demonstrate content knowledge, including the Colorado Academic Standards
- Set high academic achievement expectations
- Identify and support students’ social, emotional, and behavior learning needs
- Implement Project Based Learning (PBL) techniques and strategies
- Facilitate and design effective group work
- Provide timely feedback and collaborate with faculty to offer specialized support
- Foster student growth through Digital Portfolios (DPs), semi-annual Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) and Presentations of Learning (POLs)
- Showcase student work within the community
- Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
- Differentiate instruction based on feedback, needs, and learning levels
- Provide opportunities for student engagement through student voice and choice
- Create relevant and authentic learning experiences
- Implement backward design to align all lessons, activities, and assessments
- Design formal and informal assessments that measure student progress
Compensation and Benefits :
- Salary commensurate with experience : $50,000-$80,000 / year
- Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program
- 100% funding of individual medical benefits (and 25% of any dependents)
- Vision, dental, and life insurance plans available for purchase
- Approximately four weeks of summer vacation and four weeks of school holidays and vacation
5280 High School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of 5280 to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.
Qualifications (Required) :
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Teaching Credential with Special Education Endorsement is required
- Background Check (Fingerprint) Clearance
Qualifications (Preferred) :
- Advanced degree in your field
- 3+ years working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or coach
- Experience working as a professional in your field