Special Education Teachers

Westminster Public Schools seeks Special Education Teachers. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver, Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment, a very competitive salary, and benefits. Teachers beginning salary starts at $65,299 per year. The beginning salary for teachers with an MA degree is $72,639 per year. Top-earning teachers may earn up to $100,000 per year. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at wps.org or contact HR at hrapplication@wps.org or 720.542.5026 or at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate Special Education endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start. *Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired *Has experience or desire working with students who span the full spectrum of disability categories (from mild to severe/profound) *Obtained a valid CO license as Special Education Teacher (Generalist, Mild/Moderate, Affective Needs) *Is knowledgeable and can apply research-based curriculum and intervention for students based on their needs *Understands the IEP development and implementation process *Demonstrates competency in student evaluation and assessment *Has thorough understanding and application of curriculum modifications and accommodations in an inclusive environment *Is willing to fulfill teaching responsibilities under a Competency-Based instructional model *Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal relationships and professionalism with students, staff, parents and administrators *Has experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired *Has experience with inclusionary (e.g., push-in or co-teaching) teaching desired *Holds high expectations for assigned students *Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English *Has strong computer and keyboard skills JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *To display a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's curriculum and Instructional Model *To employ competency-based expectations for student growth and achievement *To plan instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels and to adjust for student differences to meet their needs *To assist student in gaining Access Skills and access to the general curriculum through Alternative Standards (Essential Elements) *To use achievement and/or behavioral data to inform instructional or programmatic decisions *To implement continuous system of evaluations and progress monitoring for students *To write accurate and legally defensible Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for eligible students *To facilitate IEP meetings and Initial/Triennial SPED Staffings for case-managed students *To be part of an IEP team to make special education eligibility decisions as a result of focused, yet thorough assessment practices *To serve as a collaborative and positive participant on the school's Interventionist team *To establish an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations *To participate in state and locally required professional development *To utilize assigned Paraprofessionals in an effective, results-based manner to support student needs *To perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: (303) 428-3511, email: CivilPrograms@wps.org. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.