SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at Westminster

Job Description

Special Education Teacher: Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children! Devereux Cleo Wallace, Colorados premierpsychiatricresidential treatment facility for children, is seeking a full time Teacher for our Special Education population. Clientele inlcudes adolescents ages 8 to 21 with severe mental, emotional and/or behavioral disorders

Job Summary: Plans and implements academic and affective programming to students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities under the direct supervision of the Education Program Manager. Protects the health and safety of clients while providing academic instruction and managing clients behaviors. Reads and implements each clients individualized treatment plan. Plans programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals. Participates as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintains a team environment. Works with the clients in a manner consistent with orientation or ongoing trainings, program handbook, New Directions, and CP/I approved strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Completes and documents teacher administered assessment. Consistently reassesses for changes in the clients educational status or needs.
• Makes recommendations based upon assessment data. Evaluates academic proficiency and determines appropriate academic curriculum for student based upon assessment data, age, strengths, and special needs.
• Is an active participant in the Treatment Team.
• Independently develops individualized and educationally appropriate goals and objectives for IEPs in all areas. Develops individualized behavior plans and transition plans according to district guidelines.
• Reinforces appropriate academic and pro-social behavior.
• Delivers instruction designed to meet goals and objectives of IEPs and treatment plans. Consistently incorporates technology into structured lesson plans. Utilizes appropriate curricular and classroom modifications and accommodations.
• Completes report cards according to set schedule.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and neat classroom environment, recognizes potential risks and threats to safety within the therapeutic classroom environment.
• Demonstrates and ability to engage direct care staff in classroom activities and classroom management.
• Structures and manages the classroom environment to promote safety and productivity.
• Teaches students to make decisions and role models appropriate behavior for them.
• Intervenes in escalating behaviors and utilizes de-escalation techniques; demonstrates knowledge of guidelines regarding behavioral interventions (quiet time, restraint, elopement).

Keywords: sped, teacher, residential, school, child psychology, mental health, colorado license, math teacher, special education, treatment center

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in education or a human services field with a current ColoradoTeacher License (any content area).
• Colorado licensure in eitherSpecial Education or in pursuit of SpEd licensure.
• Highly prefer teaching experience in a special education/treatment facility environment.
• Prefer certification in content area.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Westminster, Company: Devereux.