Flagstaff Academy Mission
Our mission is to develop students who are equipped to be wellrounded ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology. Flagstaff Academys Guiding Principles:
- Provide a preschool through eighth grade Core Knowledgebased education with a handson science and technology focus as well as attention to the arts.
- Foster an environment that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
- Promote value and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
- Respect the individual classroom school community and world.
FTE: 1.0
Hours per Day: 8
202425 Salary Schedule
Position Description
Flagstaff Academy seeks a special education teacher for the 202425 school year. This teaching position reports to the Student Services Coordinator at Flagstaff Academy and works with the SVVSD special education department and itinerants for students with mild and moderate needs. Teachers will work within a resource classroom model with students and in partnership with special education paraprofessional(s).
Qualifications Sought
We seek a talented educator who can inspire students and teachers while being inspired by our mission where science and technology take flight. The successful candidate is expected to deliver dynamic educational experiences with high educational expectations and accountability.
Specifically we seek an educator with:
The ability to plan and deliver lessons for identified learning disabilities
Experience working with high functioning autism and emotional disabilities
The ability to implement a social skills curriculum and facilitate groups
The ability to work collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Effective instructional delivery techniques
Ability to develop quality IEPs and behavior plans
Ability to complete required paperwork within required timelines
A willingness to work closely with families
Credentials as a highly qualified teacher in Colorado
The candidates pedagogy should be studentcentered and practiced in differentiated instruction with a particular focus on the teaching through investigation and inquiry.
Job Skills and Qualifications:
1. Current Colorado special education generalist license (or related)
2. Ability to interpret and communicate student data
3. Strong systems orientation and commitment to followthrough
4. Experience working with elementary and middle school students
5. Teaching experience preferred
About Flagstaff Academy Charter School
Located in Longmont Flagstaff Academy is a tuitionfree public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth. Our school also offers a tuitionbased full and parttime preschool program for three and four year olds.
Since its founding in 2005 Flagstaff Academy has grown into Longmonts premier science and technology school. As a public charter school Flagstaff Academy is operated by a board of directors made up of parents and community members. Our school serves approximately 800 students and is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District.
Mission
The Mission of Flagstaff Academy is to develop students who are equipped to be wellrounded ethical leaders in the world community with a foundation based on science and technology.
Guiding Principles
Provide a K8 Core Knowledgebased education with a science and technology focus that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
Provide opportunities for scientific and technological exploration.
Pursue excellence in every student and employee.
Promote value and recognize academic achievement and creativity.
Welcome an academically diverse student population.
Respect the individual classroom school community and world.
Salary Range
Salary for our administration staff is competitive and based on years of experience and level of education.
Flagstaff Academy Offers an Extensive Benefit Package:
Medical & Rx Employees can choose between two UMR healthcare plans a PPO or a HDHP with prescription coverage through OptumRx.
Teledoc At no cost to employees Flagstaff Academy provides access to a telehealth program that offers medical and behavioral health visits via video or telephone.
Dental Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Colorado with Flagstaff Academy paying the full cost for the employees coverage.
Vision A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP.
Flexible Spending Accounts A medical FSA is available for those covered under the UMR PPO plan allowing employees to use pretax dollars to pay for unreimbursed healthcare costs. A dependent care FSA is available for employees to pay for qualifying dependent care expenses with pretax dollars.
Health Savings Account A HSA partners with coverage under the UMR HDHP plan allowing employees to contribute funds on a pretax basis to use or save for eligible healthcare expenses now and in the future. Flagstaff Academy contributes $720.00 to the HSA for employee only coverage or $1200.00 for employee dependent(s) coverage.
PERA Retirement In lieu of Social Security public employees in the state of Colorado contribute to a taxdeferred retirement account that is administered by Colorado PERA. Employees contribute 11 of monthly earnings while Flagstaff Academy contributes 21.4 to the PERA pension trust fund on the employees behalf.
Life/AD&D insurance Flagstaff Academy provides a Life/AD&D insurance policy with a $40000 benefit for each eligible employee.
Short Term Disability Flagstaff Academy provides a Short Term Disability policy for each eligible employee.
Paid Time Off Employees are granted PTO based on years of service and number of contract days. Parttime employees are granted PTO prorated at the percentage of a 40hour week.
Free Childcare Staff can access childcare before/after school as well as during all professional development days through our Dragon Flight program.
Employee Appreciation Flagstaff Academy offers an unmatched employee appreciation program throughout the school year.
Additional Voluntary Benefit Options:
Voluntary Retirement Options Employees may choose to contribute additional funds through payroll deductions to either a 401(k) or 457(b) plan offered through PERA Plus.
Life/AD&D Insurance Additional term life insurance is available at a group rate for coverage of employee employees spouse and employees child(ren).
Long Term Disability Long term disability insurance is available at a group rate.
Aflac Aflac Accident and Aflac Critical Illness plans are available at a group rate.
Norton LifeLock Two plans for identity theft protection are available at a group rate.
To apply send a letter of interest a current resume and three letters of recommendation/reference to or by mail to Employment Flagstaff Academy 2040 Miller Drive Longmont CO 80501.
Flagstaff Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties responsibilities
or qualifications associated with the job. Flagstaff Academy reserves the right to modify any descriptions contained herein provided such changes are publicly posted and disclosed to all applicants.
2425 Special Education Teacher
