Special Education Teacher and Coordinator
Special Education Teacher and Coordinator
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$ 67454 - 89208
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Job Description
Summary
Position Summary
Teachers will provide an environment that nurtures the individual medical educational emotional and physical needs of children diagnosed with chronic illness with rigorous innovative and authentic experiences. Staff and students will work together to solve meaningful problems through collaboration and innovation create products to share with family and the community advocate for themselves and others and be responsible selfdirected and curious learners.
Essential Duties
- Instructs students in academics as needed in partnership with classroom teachers.
- Implements the ProblemBased Learning model in conjunction with the PBL coach and other staff.
- Plans and implements rigorous authentic and innovative lessons.
- Assesses student performance and provides meaningful feedback.
- Oversees and manages a caseload of special education students and the implementation of quality IEP/ 504 plans.
- Plans and implements READ Plans and PLPs.
- Ensures legal compliance of plans in coordination with the special education director.
- Provides specialized instruction as needed based on IEPs.
- Coordinates with personnel and district staff to ensure highquality services aligned with IEPs and 504s.
- Maintains student files according to CDE standards.
- Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including referrals evaluations annual IEPs/504 plans and reevaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
- Coordinates with students special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state local and school policies and procedures) before the IEP meeting.
- Serves as point person for IEP software and train staff accordingly.
Competencies
- Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying ones own behavior to accommodate tasks situations and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill trust and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they dont have to.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with the employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
- Creativity and Innovation: Applies creative problemsolving skills to develop solutions to problems; recognizes and demonstrates the value in taking smart risks and learning from mistakes; develops multiple alternatives and understands the feasibility of each; effectively shares and implements his/her ideas. Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
- Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patients safety satisfaction and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
Minimal travel (<5%)
Core Values
- Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree required in Elementary Education Special Education OR Bachelors in other discipline with Teacher Certification Training in Education or Special Education. Masters degree in Elementary Education or Special Education (with a mildmoderate or affective needs endorsement) preferred.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience in elementary education and/or special education required. Experience with chronically ill children is preferred.
- Special Training Certification or Licensure: Colorado teaching certification/licensure in elementary education and/or special education K8 or K12 as appropriate to grade/class assignment required.
Salary Range:$67454.40 $89208.44
Benefits
At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for fulltime and parttime employees.
- Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance:Employerpaid plans and optional buyup choices.
- Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
- Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.
Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
