Teacher K-8 Special Ed Teacher
Job Description
Legacy Academy is a tuition-free, K-8 charter school serving families from several communities in Elbert and Douglas counties. Our enrollment is approximately 400 students. Legacy has a technology focus and is looking for individuals to join our innovative team. We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2022/23 school year. This teacher needs to be proficient in their content area(s), willing to maintain and enrich their expertise, and possess a strong desire to integrate technology in the classroom.
Legacy Academy seeks candidates who demonstrate:
- Mission alignment: Legacy Academy’s mission is to guide students in developing their individual character and academic potential by providing opportunities for collaborative learning and hands-on experiences through the continuous surveying of modern technology, science, arts, and extracurricular activities.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: Willingness and ability to innovate the educational process utilizing the resources of the school environment, along with a desire to find new and innovative methods to continually improve the educational experience for our stakeholders.
- Team orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community characterized by team planning, participating fully in professional development, and engaging in an ongoing exchange of ideas while also accepting and communicating clearly the decisions of the team.
- Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement for the betterment of Legacy students and staff.
Responsibilities:
- ability to work with and adapt to current technology innovations
- implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
- identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and educational needs
- assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
- maintaining special education documentation using Frontline (formerly Enrich)
- provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
- communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
- collaborates effectively with both Special Education and General Education teachers to enhance the instructional environment
- models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community
- monitor and evaluate student progress
- facilitate the IEP process through timely and effective communication with teachers, parents, administrators, and special services team members
- maintain privacy of student records and information
Job Qualifications:
Meet highly qualified status and hold a valid Colorado teaching certificate. A Master’s degree in special education is preferred. Must be able to perform all teaching responsibilities as assigned, have strong classroom management skills, and strong content knowledge.
Reports to: Principal / Assistant Principal/Dean of Students
Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 Based on experience and qualifications
