Job Description:
This position reports to the Special Education Supervisor and is responsible for providing classroom instruction to students with a wide range of therapeutic needs. The special education teacher is primarily responsible for identifying, planning, and delivering appropriate individualized educational services as identified on the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
BONUS DETAILS
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are happy to offer a $2000.00 sign-on bonus (external candidates only).
Us.
Mount St Vincent is the Rocky Mountain region's premier provider of mental health treatment, foster care services, K-8 education, and trauma-informed training, all focused on children and their families. We also operate a community early learning center that consistently earns a Colorado Shines four-star rating. Our innovative programs help children reach their full potential within their homes, schools and communities.
We.
Together we'll align mission and careers, values and workplace. We'll encourage joy and take pride in our integrity.
We'll laugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones). We'll hello and high five. We'll celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.
We're proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn.
Scope
As a Special Education Teacher you need to know how to:

• Assess children's needs accurately and regularly.
• Devise Education Plans or Individual Learning Plans accordingly and monitor progress.
• Know Mount St. Vincent's curriculum content plans and instruct children in all areas of the educational program - academic, affective, behavioral.
• Actively plan for and participate in school and clinical staffing for children.
• Communicate with therapists, unit staff, parents/guardians, and school district concerning children's progress.
• Provide direct, immediate, and effective intervention with children, monitor progress.
• Incorporate the neuro-sequential model in educational practices and classroom milieu.
• Assist with classroom upkeep, cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain current certifications and trainings.
• Know and implement crisis prevention/intervention techniques as well as procedures.
• Participate in IEP meetings, staff meetings, school learning fair, back to school night and other school activities.
• Attend medication consults with the psychiatrist when necessary
• Participate in Services Plan Quarterly Reviews and additional staffing related to children in their classroom as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Colorado Teaching License with endorsement in special education required
• Current Driver's License and must obtain Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of moving to Colorado, required
• Colorado Teaching License with endorsement in special education, required

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking
Anticipated job posting close date:
04/26/2024
Location:
Mount St Vincent Home
Work City:
Denver
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.00 - $35.35
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.