ECE Special Education Teacher

About this job :

Early Childhood Special Education (SPED) Teachers provide services to students with all identified educational disabilities.

ECE Model 1 is an inclusive ECE program that supports children ages 3-5 who require a higher level of specialized instruction and related service support.

It is staffed by an Early Childhood Special Educator as the lead teacher and two paraprofessionals.

Model 1 (ECE) programs range from ages 3-5.

Special education teachers manage a caseload, monitor student growth, and develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

They also modify or adapt curriculum to best meet students' needs while providing access to Common Core State Standards.

What You'll Do :

• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques to meet students’ varying needs.
• Creates, writes, monitors, and facilitates IEPs for students on the caseload to ensure that students' individualized academic and social-emotional needs are met.
• Oversees the scheduling of IEP meetings and the IEP process for students assigned to caseload to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Promotes student respect for the rights of others in the classroom to create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests;

establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to students' physical, medical, and varying learning styles to their identified disabilities to support students.
• Sets high expectations for all students to demonstrate a deep belief that every learner thrives.
• Completes Medicaid logging for reimbursement of services when applicable.
• Manages and teaches socially appropriate behavior to promote self-regulation and safety.

What You’ll Need :

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or a job-related area is required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Early Childhood Special Education License or Endorsement. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days
• Experience working with young students with exceptional needs and their parents preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and BIPs.
• Experience co-teaching in core academic subjects and thrives in a collaborative team approach preferred.
• Experience working or teaching a diverse student population.
• Work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community. Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have 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 demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on 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.

We intend that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.