What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Special Education Teacher position at Pinnacle Charter School?
Description:
The High School Special Education Teacher will supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning environment. They will adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: High School Principal, High School Assistant Principal(s).
Compensation:
This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salaries start at $59,593 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience ip to $104,000. See the Teacher Salary Schedule found on the school’s website under Financial Transparency.
Essential Functions:
Deliver high-quality instruction using curriculum and resources.
Demonstrate mastery of subject matter.
Encourage collaboration, communication, and respect among students.
Maintain high standards for academic excellence.
Post daily lesson objectives that can be articulated by the students.
Provide well-paced instructional flow to fully utilize time allotted and maintain student engagement.
Utilize The PBIS Model for: Relationship Building, Respect, and Responsibility; to foster a positive classroom environment.
Actively participate in Professional Development provided by Pinnacle.
Communicate and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and families.
Contribute to our Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Participate in activities, intervention discussions, and team meetings to ensure student success and to promote innovation.
Work with principal and teachers in designing curriculum.
Work with principal and teachers in establishing annual student achievement targets.
Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of all students.
Administer quarterly student assessments to identify at-risk, on grade level, and gifted & talented students for intervention services.
Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted instruction.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Identify and create written lesson plans based upon the essential Colorado Academic Standards for the given subject.
Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis.
Regular and timely attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License with endorsements for the levels and subject areas teaching; mastery of subject matter coupled with a passion to engage and motivate students.
Why work for Pinnacle?
As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!
Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA
PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
Short and Long Term Disability!
AFLAC add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
Employee Assistance Program with up to four free counseling sessions!
If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!
About Pinnacle:
Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO. For more information visit:
https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.
Salary : $104,000