Jobs for Teachers

Part Time Special Ed Teacher, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/27/ 2024

Organization:

Zen Educate

Job Title:

Part Time Special Ed Teacher – Parental Leave Substitute

Job Description:

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher (must have a current license or endorsement) to cover a Paternity Leave. This role would serve a caseload of 16 students with IEPs (4th & 5th grade ). There are 5 pull out small groups a day with 4 students in each group. There is also 1 student who receives push in support while in the general education classroom. Requires ability of knowledge of writing IEPs but would not likely conduct meetings or make adjustments of the IEPs during this month long role.

School:
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
1860 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203

Dates/Hours:
Feb. 13th – March 15th
Monday – Thursday 8:30-4:00 pm (30 min unpaid lunch)

Key Responsibilities:
Special Education Evaluations: Conduct and manage all necessary evaluations for students to determine eligibility for special education services.

Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation for all special education services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Small Group Instruction: Work closely with the Special Education Lead, general education teachers, and related service providers to support the educational needs of students.

Ideal Candidates:
Strong background in special education, with experience in writing IEPs and conducting evaluations.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all documentation.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Familiarity with state and federal special education laws and regulations.
Proficiency in relevant software for special education documentation.

Position Status:

Part Time, Temporary

Compensation:

$210-230/day

Additional Info:

For more information or further questions about the hiring process, contact Anna at [email protected]

How to Apply:

Use this link to apply at Zen Educate:
http://www.zeneducate.com/lp/us/jobs-ta?utm_source=University%20Job%20Boards&utm_medium=non-paid&utm_campaign=UNIUS-DEN_Metro-Job%20Boards&utm_content=Special%20Education%20Teacher&utm_title=Special%20Education%20Teacher&utm_region=DEN&utm_term=Metro-Job%20Boards&utm_description=Apply%20for%20a%20part-time%20special%20education%20teacher%20role%20in%20Denver.

Special Education Teacher, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/25/ 2024

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description:

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate Setting)

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.

SALARY: $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position

START: First day of new SpEd Teacher staff training will be at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.

THE ROLE

Our Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path. Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST here.

Key Responsibilities:

Be an IEP Case Manager: Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student’s team of teachers and family along the way.

Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications: Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency. Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.

Manage a Support Team: Based on a student’s services in their IEP, you may also supervise and develop paraprofessionals that serve as 1:1 support for that student.

Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: In partnership with your general education teaching partner(s), utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content in co-taught/push-in settings.

Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.

Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.

Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here.

THE PERSON

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:

An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.

A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications:

If you are passionate about working with students with disabilities and you don’t currently have a teaching credential or have a teaching credential and would like to obtain your SpEd endorsement, we’d love to connect with you! Please email [email protected].

Minimum: Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students. Experience in teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in the areas of academic, communication, executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional regulation.

Position Status:

Full Time

Compensation:

$60,000-78,000

How to Apply:

http://dsstpublicschools.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/DSST_Careers?q=Special%20Education%20Teacher%202026

Middle and High School Teachers (Any Subject Area), Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/25/ 2024

Organization:

DSST Public Schools
730 Colorado Blvd
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80206

Job Title:

2025-2026 School Year Middle and High School Teachers (Any Subject Area)

Job Description:

POSITION: 2025-2026 School Year Middle and High School Teachers Positions (Any Subject Area)

GRADE LEVEL: Middle or High School Positions available

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. Learn more about our 16 schools here.

SALARY: $58,000-$80,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!

STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position

START: Our new staff will attend a New Staff Institute at the end of July 2025. You can get a better idea of our school year by viewing the current School Year Calendar here.

TIMELINES FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR APPLICATIONS

Interested in joining us for the 2025-2026 School Year? Submit your application here today! Applying to this pool gets your application into our system. Our team will be reviewing applications from this talent pool as our roles become available, and should a role come available that may be a good mutual fit, we will reach out to you directly to move forward with your application.

Have more questions? Email us at [email protected]. We’d love to connect with you.

Interested in an immediate start or mid-year opening? Check out these opportunities on our DSST Job Board!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (Any Area)

By 10/1/2025, demonstrate In-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please review this document to understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST. On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Using data to analyze and drive their daily practice.

Taking personal accountability for their impact to improve the minds, outcomes and lives of youth, and are reflective of their practice in order to be responsive to their students.

Creating learning environments to support youth in owning their learning & academic success.

Modeling and maintaining high expectations for all learners

Identifying personal strengths that will support the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, expectations, and school spirit.

Engage in feedback sessions with an instructional coach.

Seek out and request opportunities for growth and continuous self-improvement in teaching, both in and out of the classroom.

Willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with students, colleagues, and school administration.

Actively support and participate in the school’s professional development programs

Support the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community.

Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible duties here.

Position Status:

Full time

Compensation:

$58,000-76,000

How to Apply:

http://dsstpublicschools.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/DSST_Careers?q=2025-2026%20school%20year%20middle%20and%20high%20school

English Teacher, Jakarta, ID

Long Term Spanish Sub, Arvada, CO

8th Grade Math, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/11/ 2024

Submitter Info:

Erin Olson
[email protected]
720-424-1082

Organization:

Bruce Randolph School
3955 Steele St

Denver, CO 80205

Job Title:

8th Grade Math

Job Description:

We are looking for a math teacher for 2nd semester for a teacher who is on leave. This could turn into a full-time position pending openings in the future.

Position Status:

Depends on candidate

Compensation:

depends on position

How to Apply:

Email [email protected] for more information.

Managing Director of Data and Information Technology, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/11/ 2024

Organization:

KIPP Colorado Public Schools
1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 200

Denver, Colorado 80214

Job Title:

Managing Director of Data and Information Technology

Job Description:

About the Managing Director of Data and Information Technology:

The Managing Director of Data and Information Technology position is a leadership role at KIPP Colorado Schools, responsible for the strategic oversight and integration of data systems, educational technology, and IT infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in aligning the network’s technology and data strategies with its mission to provide a high-quality, equitable education to all students. The Managing Director of Data & Technology is responsible for establishing the organization-wide vision and structure for the collection, warehousing, and analyses of academic, operations, talent, and finance data for KIPP Colorado Public Schools. They are the primary liaison between Denver Public Schools, our Home Office, and our schools as it relates to using and maintaining data for the region. The Managing Director of Data & Information Technology will ensure data systems are established and optimized and manage projects that span across different teams in the region. This role will also involve setting an ambitious, yet feasible, plan for ensuring that the organization’s data infrastructure supports the tools needed to effectively monitor student, school, and organizational progress towards key goals and priorities identified by the instructional leadership and data teams. The Managing Director of Data & Information Technology will also be responsible for writing SQL queries upon request and at times supporting the data team around batch and real-time integrations with other information systems, including systems outside of KIPP Colorado Public Schools. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the technical and functional aspects of database design and operations, as well as a strong understanding of SQL and other programming languages. This full-time position is a part of our Home Office Team and is a key member of KIPP Colorado’s Leadership Team. The Managing Director of Data & Information Technology will report to the Chief Operations & Strategy Officer.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
Know that you role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)

One KIPP Requirements for Data systems/SIS Lead

Owns student-centered compliance reporting
Owns or Manages regional SIS product management and reporting
Manages regional academic system management (e.g., Clever, Illuminate, mCLASS, Great Minds, etc.)
Manages Regional SIS Management and reporting
Oversees system-wide school-start operational processes in the SIS (master schedule set up, centralized gradebook set-up, and the implementation of academic policies)
Stores grades at the end of a term when finalized, and conducts regular, systematic audits of grades and GPA data to ensure accuracy
Sets up SIS logins for students and families
Continuously elevates and plans for the improved use of regional SIS and Gradebook/Grades management
Point of Contact/Lead for Network Systems & Data Collection

Serves as a point of contact for one or more of the following:
Assessment system(s): Illuminate
Staff data collection
Student data collection
Survey administration (e.g., TNTP)
Data Strategy and Culture

Lead the development and execution of a district-wide data and technology strategy that aligns with KIPP’s mission to drive student success and operational efficiency.
Responsible for creating a vision and strategic plan for data, information, and analysis in partnership with the Chief Operations & Strategy Officer, Executive Team, and KIPP Colorado Leadership Team
Work with Home Office and school leaders to prioritize short- and long-term data needs and ensure the collection, storage, and capacity for analysis and reporting on relevant data sources
Partner with regional leadership to determine opportunities for standardization of systems and processes across the organization
Support academic leaders in creating a comprehensive, balanced assessment system ensuring that all assessments produce valuable data with a specific purpose and recommended use for driving student achievement
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across all functions of the organization and champion data as an engine for achieving the organization’s mission
Collaborate closely with the Data & Technology Team and other stakeholders in analyzing database requirements, developing solutions to ongoing data and reporting needs, and building the tools and innovations that enable our schools to track, maintain, and/or analyze their student and instructional data
Measure the impact of data strategy and leverage network and external research to surface promising practices in education data to support continuous improvement of data strategy
Lead procurement and contract management process with data system and technology vendors and recommend allocation of resources to achieve data strategy
Design systems and data dashboards to provide immediate access to relevant student data and performance information for teachers and school leaders, including survey design and implementation
Data Governance and Infrastructure

Design and implement a robust data governance framework that ensures data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations, including FERPA.
Oversee the development of KIPP Colorado’s data warehouse and/or infrastructure solution (data model development, ETL process, software tools, and documentation strategy). This includes planning, gathering requirements, and ultimately implementing new systems, technologies, and business practices related to data management
In partnership with the Senior Director of Regional Operations, oversee the strategy and execution of the annual scheduling and rostering work for the entire KIPP Colorado network to ensure universal schedules, student rosters, and teacher assignments are available in the student information system by Day 1 of each school year
Manage the environment and maintenance of KIPP Colorado’s data systems including assessment, grade book, student information, and other organization platforms
In partnership with the Senior Director of Academic Strategy and the Chief Academic Officer, create a strategy for grading practices and grade reporting across multiple systems (e.g., Illuminate, Infinite Campus, etc.)
Oversee the identification, design, and implementation of internal process improvements: automating processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for scalability, etc.
Streamline and improve data collection and management processes. This includes collaborating with regional and school-level operations staff and overseeing projects focused on improving data storage, security, and quality
Create a data security plan that includes internal security and external sharing norms
Manage the relationship with the data warehouse and infrastructure vendor(s)
Direct the documentation of best practices for data management and reporting through the data warehouse; track all customizations

Position Status:

FT

Compensation:

$147,900

Additional Info:

http://kippcolorado.applytojob.com/apply/IeiZzR4nRX/Managing-Director-Of-Data-And-Information-Technology

How to Apply:

http://kippcolorado.applytojob.com/apply/IeiZzR4nRX/Managing-Director-Of-Data-And-Information-Technology

Affective Needs Teacher, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/11/ 2024

Organization:

KIPP Colorado Public Schools
1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 200

Denver, Colorado 80214

Job Title:

Affective Needs Teacher at KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy

Job Description:

This role offers a $5,000 signing bonus!

About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Special Education Teacher Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. This is a full-time position and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
Your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)
Special Education Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEP, BIPS, and FBAs
Ensure students receive their minutes (pull-out and push-in dependent upon student needs), accommodations, and modifications in collaboration with gen ed teacher
Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans and requirements
Instructional Planning and Delivery

Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans
Design and deliver rigorous, backwards-planned lessons
Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives
Grade student material and provide students with feedback and support
Plan rigorous lessons that include a focus on lesson internalization
Use the adopted curriculum with fidelity
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
School Culture Alignment

Believe deeply in the mission of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom
Meet professional obligations such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Additional Responsibilities

Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, chaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events
Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Be accessible by school cell phone for homework help and student emergencies beyond regular school hours
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems
Assist with both student and staff recruitment
Other duties as assigned

Position Status:

FT

Compensation:

45000+

Additional Info:

http://coloradoleague.org/member-homepage/my-jobs/add-edit-job.html

How to Apply:

http://coloradoleague.org/member-homepage/my-jobs/add-edit-job.html

Middle School Special Education Teacher, Denver, CO

Posted Date: 11/11/ 2024

Organization:

KIPP Colorado Public Schools
1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 200

Denver, Colorado 80214

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher at KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School

Job Description:

This role offers a $5,000 signing bonus!

About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction, organizes learning activities, internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons, grades equitably and consistently, and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students’ IEPs, BIP’s, 504 Plans, and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding, including upholding school-wide expectations, managing tier 1 behaviors, and contacting families proactively and responsively. Special Education Teacher Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties, including but not limited to: arrival duty, dismissal duty, lunch duty, threshold presence at transitions, hallway / bathroom duty, and coverage for staff absences. This is a full-time position and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role
Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as; internalizing and preparing for lessons; preparing for O3s/coaching, preparing for meetings, coaching, PD, etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools, including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents, etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email, Teams chat / meetings, Teams phone, and Microsoft outlook)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis, assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events, home visits, calls home, and other determined and related requirements
Your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events
Other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to, lunch duty, arrival/dismissal duty, bathroom duty, school support duties, etc.)
Special Education Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.)
Maintain IEPs, 504s, Evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
Liaison with parents via trainings, meetings, and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEP, BIPS, and FBAs
Ensure students receive their minutes (pull-out and push-in dependant upon student needs), accommodations, and modifications in collaboration with gen ed teacher
Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans and requirements
Instructional Planning and Delivery

Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans
Design and deliver rigorous, backwards-planned lessons
Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives
Grade student material and provide students with feedback and support
Plan rigorous lessons that include a focus on lesson internalization
Use the adopted curriculum with fidelity
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs
School Culture Alignment

Believe deeply in the mission of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive, focused classroom
Meet professional obligations such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Additional Responsibilities

Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s, BIPs, IEPs, safety plans, accommodations, modification, and language support for students
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night, Report Card Conferences, Community Events, etc.)
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, chaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings, conferences, and periodic evening events
Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits, participation in school events and phone calls home
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Be accessible by school cell phone for homework help and student emergencies beyond regular school hours
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Maintain accurate records, grade books, and data tracking systems
Assist with both student and staff recruitment
Other duties as assigned

Position Status:

FT

Compensation:

65000

Additional Info:

Special Education Teacher at KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School

How to Apply:

http://kippcolorado.applytojob.com/apply/pZbLXktl5C/Special-Education-Teacher-At-KIPP-Northeast-Denver-Middle-School

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