High School Special Education Teacher

Eagle Ridge Academy is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2024/2025 school year.

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About Eagle Ridge Academy

Eagle Ridge Academy is a college preparatory high school located in Brighton, CO. With our strong focus on student achievement, students are ready to succeed at the college level by the time they graduate from ERA ERA has one of the highest graduation rates in the Denver Metro area. Our students have the highest SAT and PSAT scores in School District 27J. On top of this, ERA graduates are accepted to 4-year universities at an average of 85%, and 2- or 4-year colleges at a rate of 100%.

What can I expect as an ERA team member?

Staff and faculty of ERA help to guide and support our students through their academic career. You can expect to challenge your students, encourage them to take a chance, expand their horizons, and ensure they reach their full potential while growing into a phenomenal human being. You will be a vital part of helping us to achieve our organization why of fostering an inclusive environment so that students become high-achieving, life-long learners

What support can will I get as a teacher?

ERA has a dynamic group of staff that are collaborative and supportive. You will receive specialized coaching from our experienced instructional coach as well as mentorship, and job-embedded, specific professional learning to support your individual success. ERA utilizes Teach Like a Champion teaching framework and professional development programs which includes techniques and strategies to increase student engagement, learning, and achievement. We believe these strategies help to foster high-quality teaching and learning, as well as enhance the overall academic performance of students.

Salary:

The salary schedule for this position can be found here on our website or here – Salary Information. The salary for a teacher with a bachelor’s degree begins at $52,000 - $73,474.64 (no experience cap). A teacher with a master’s degree begins at $56,000 - $79,126.53 (no experience cap).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development and Support

  • Collaborates with team (teachers, support staff, parents, and student) to develop and implement individualized education plans for each student.

  • Assesses student needs, sets goals, and determines appropriate accommodations and modifications.

• Instructional Planning & Delivery

  • Designs and delivers instruction that meets the diverse needs of students with disabilities

  • Adapts curriculum materials and helps general education teachers with this practice

  • Helps to provide differentiated instruction

  • Utilizes push-in model to maximize classroom learning and resource lab when necessary

  • Teaches Colorado Essential Skills

• Assessment and Progress Monitoring

  • Conducts ongoing assessments to measure student progress and determine the effectiveness of instructional strategies

• Behavior Management

  • Implements positive behavior support strategies to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

  • Establishes clear expectations

  • Implements appropriate interventions for challenging behavior

• Collaboration and Communication

  • Collaborates with general education teachers, support staff, and administrators to ensure that the needs of students with disabilities are addressed within the school community

  • Attends team meetings

  • Participates in professional development activities

  • Communicates regularly with parents/guardians

• Support Services Coordination

  • Coordinates with other support service providers to ensure that students receive comprehensive support to address their individual needs

• Parent & Family Engagement

  • Communicating regularly with parents/guardians to keep them informed of their child’s progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support learning

• Advocacy & Support

  • for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the school and larger community

  • Ensures students have access to appropriate services and accommodations

• Professional Development

  • Engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in special education, relevant research, and legal requirements

  • Leads professional development for teachers and staff with respect to policies and procedures related to special education

• Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintaining accurate records of student progress, intervention, and services provided

  • Completes required paperwork related to IEPs, assessments, and other documentation as mandated by district, state, and federal regulations

• Contributes to positive learning environment through collaboration with peers in committees, teams, and duty assignments

• Other duties as assigned

What benefits does ERA offer?

We offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, short/long term disability, and AD&D plans (100% employer paid)

• Health savings plan with an annual employer contribution of up to $750.00

• Participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - click here to learn more

• Various retirement options including 401k, 403b, 457, and Roth IRA

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care

• AFLAC voluntary benefits to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans

• Professional Liability Coverage through the Professional Association of Colorado Educators (PACE) - click here to learn more (100% employer paid)

Additional information about our current benefits pages can be found here.

Required Qualifications Include:

1. A bachelor’s degree.

2. A master’s degree (preferred)

3. Previous experience working as a special education teacher in a high school setting (preferred)

4. A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License, with an endorsement in special education.

5. Good organizational and communication skills.

6. The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.

7. The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)

8. The Ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).

9. A belief in empowering all children as owners of their own learning.

Application Procedure:

Eagle Ridge Academy is actively seeking applications from the most capable and professional candidates. Please complete our online application to be considered for this position. Apply by clicking here.

Non-Discrimination Notice:

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Belle Creek Charter School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment.

Posting Timeline: December 6, 2024, through January 6, 2025, or until filled.