Griffith Centers, Inc. is a statewide mental health agency that provides a variety of services ranging from residential, educational, therapeutic, and foster care. Griffith Center’s history dates back to 1927 when it was founded by the visionary Emily Griffith.
https://griffithcenters.org/
Mission: To strengthen Colorado communities’ one family at a time.
Job Requirements:
1. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Education is required.
2. Special Education Generalist license, working towards or willing to obtain one within a strict time frame.
3. Holds or is eligible to a Colorado Teaching License in the necessary endorsement area(s).
4. Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening, physical exam and other requirements of Colorado QRTP licensing regulations.
5. Able to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency's clients and staff.
Job Expectations/Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the identification and programming for students with disabilities, including the preparation of the IEP.
2. Plan instruction and curriculum consistent with individual IEP testing scores and accommodations.
3. Provide lessons based on the Common Core and Colorado state standards.
4. Apply principles of teaching/learning to enhance student achievement, including experiential methods that are appropriate for meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the IEP.
5. Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
6. Communicate effectively with the students and establish clear and concise expectations for appropriate behavior within the classroom and the school.
Essential Functions:
1. Lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.
2. Must be able to climb up and down stairs.
3. Required to assist with physical managements (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).
Pay Range: $45,000-55,000 Annually.
Plus an extensive Benefits Package:
School holidays and Paid Flex Time for sick leave accrued at 1.85 hour per pay period.
· Three levels of medical plans to choose from (including a 100% company paid HDHP)
· 100% company-paid dental and vision care
· Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
· Participation in our 403B plan
· Tuition reimbursement, $250 annual membership / license stipend, and $500 annual Professional Development / CEU stipend
· Life / AD&D insurance, long term disability, and the option to purchase voluntary life insurance for spouse and children
· Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as an approved Non-Profit Employer
Must be able to pass an extensive background check, UA screening including marijuana, a physical and an MVR check