Teacher Barone Middle School Special Ed Teacher
Job Description
Meeker School District is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill the vacant position of Special Education Teacher at Barone Middle School. The District requires a person with a strong knowledge of special education methodologies and working with educationally disabled children, preferably with experience working with sixth to twelfth graders.
Meeker School District has an approximate enrollment of 670 students in grades Pre-K through Twelve. The Middle School has approximately 165 students 6th-8th grades. We are seeking individuals who have the understanding of the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of middle school aged students. The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking an enthusiastic person who wants to join a staff committed to “Excellence in all we do”.
Salary Scale: $43,015 – $92,482 annual. All years teaching experience will be honored for veteran teachers.
Date Available: Position begins immediately
Job Functions/Qualifications:
- Applicants need to hold a valid Colorado Teaching License with the ages 5-12 Special Education Generalist Endorsement, or be assured that said license/endorsement can be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Provide case management (oversees special education process)
- Assure and verify that Individual Education Plan (IEP) services are implemented in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations
- Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements
- Communicate and coordinate among home, school, and other agencies, and regular and special education programs
- Facilitate placement
- Train classroom staff
- Schedule team meetings
- Develop and implement IEPs
- Assist with developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans
- Provide direct instructional services
- Develop and modify curriculum
- Develop accommodations
- Coordinate appropriate services
- Monitor assessments and progress
- Liaison and consult with teachers, providers, administrators, parents, service agencies, and community
- Delegate related services (OT, speech, vision, hearing)
- Schedule and provide in-class support
- Other duties as assigned, to read the full job description click HERE.
How to Apply
Applications: Please submit application/resume/references to: Certified application can be found HERE. Jessica Browning- Human Resources Director Meeker Re-1 School District School Administration Office 555 Garfield Street/P.O. Box 1089 Meeker, CO 81641 Telephone: 970-878-9040 FAX: 970-878-3682 E-mail: admin@meeker.k12.co.us Compensation and Benefits- Salary negotiable based upon qualifications and experience
- Current salary schedule can be found here: MSD 24/25 Salary Schedule
- Fully paid health, dental and life insurance for the employee and $119 towards dependent health coverage.
- Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) member account with employer contribution of 21.4%.
- Prorated personal/sick days for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
- Probationary Contract for remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
- Coaching opportunities at the Middle and High School.
- Reimbursement of moving expenses; up to $1,000 for in-state moves, and up to $2,000 for out-of-state moves.
