Special Education Teacher

New America School is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity and inclusion. The New America School (NAS) is a system of public charter high schools dedicated to serving a unique population – recent immigrants and their families and children who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma, non-traditional students, and traditional students seeking a more personal atmosphere that fits their learning needs.

Major Responsibilities: All New America School teachers must show clear competency and reliable practice of the following indicators:

•   Create a Positive Classroom Culture and Climate

•   Practice Effective Classroom Management

•   Plan and implement Masterful Content Delivery

•   Practice High-Impact Instructional Moves

•   Demonstrate Essential Knowledge of Students and Use of Data

•   Demonstrate Effective Collaboration and Engagement with students and colleagues

•   Demonstrate thoughtful reflection, learning and development and growth mindset

Minimum Physical Requirements:

•   Be able to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, grab or hold with one or both hands.

•   To be able to lift up to 40lbs without difficulty

•   To maintain appropriate demeanor and professional classroom behavior when working with children and adults

•   The ability to sit, stand and move for extended periods during the day

Why Work for NAS?

At the New America School you will empower students through education. At the New America School, we uphold the belief that every individual deserves access to quality education and personalized learning experiences. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where recent immigrants, non-traditional students, and traditional learners alike can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential together.

Salary Range: $41,200- $54,911

4 Day Work Week Monday-Thursday

166 Contract Days

Benefits:

Employer Paid Single Coverage

Medical, Dental, Vision, 

STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 

Employee Assistance Plan

= $10,054 annual value!

 Colorado PERA/PERA 401K

Voluntary Benefits:

Medical Flex Spending

Dependent Care Spending

Qualifications:

•   Valid teaching credential appropriate to their teaching assignment; all teachers will be hired based on being highly qualified per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) specifications CLDE endorsement required

•   If teaching Special Education, a current Colorado teaching license with SpED endorsement required

•   Teaching experience appropriate to the assignment

•   Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the NAS mission;

•   Strong communication and collaboration skills