Job: Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $39,590-$66,998/yr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Start Date: For the 2023-2024 School Year

Position Type: Full-time, 166 days per year

Location: Cañon City High School

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 166-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Starting salary range $39,590 - $66,998 and a highly effective stipend of $3,000 for professional licensed staff. Salary range will be updated after spring bargaining

Benefits Include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Preschool options available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. Longevity and professional development incentives. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Current Colorado Teacher License, Special Education Generalist 5-21, or be eligible to apply
• Bachelor Degree or higher
• Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement
• Integrated Technology skills to support the content areas
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of subject areas curriculum, and standards-based education
• Knowledge of special education as applied to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher’s particular areas
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups
• Effective organization and communication skills
• Must be MANDT trained (training provided)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community. Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation System that consists of the State’s Quality Standards, elements, and performance indicators which point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility. A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards:

• Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
• Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
• Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students
• Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY:

A district application must be completed online at https://www.applitrack.com/canon/onlineapp/default.aspx

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Screening of applicants will begin: Friday, February 10, 2023 Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered. Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14 th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:[email protected]

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.