Special Education Teacher #ESC2062

About Us:

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Position Details:

• Title: Special Education Teacher


• Location: Arvada, CO


• Duration: Aug 14th, 2025-May 22nd, 2026


• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite


• Position Type: Contract


• Working Hours: 7:30-4:00, Monday to Friday


• Student Age Group: 5th-8th Grade students


• Case Load: 20-25 students

Responsibilities:

• Provide an organized and learning-conducive environment to ensure that students are encouraged to be productive, focused, and engaged in learning.


• Maintain detailed records that include assessment results, progress, school performance, and feedback; provide ongoing communication and feedback on the student's progress to all appropriate parties.


• Maintain confidentiality of all records and conversations regarding students' academic accomplishments and struggles.


• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.


• Create and comply with IEP and 504 accommodations.


• Discuss academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise and escalate as necessary to the appropriate individuals.


• Communicate progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or the principal.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and students.


• Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.


• Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.


• Maintain knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education, including but not limited to project-based learning and student-led learning environments.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (education degree preferred).


• Meet the certification/licenses needed to be a special education teacher.


• High level of oral and written communication skills.