POSITION: Special Education Teacher

Under direction, to teach and instruct special needs pupils in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for special needs pupils; to assist pupils in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions

DUTIES: * Teach and instruct special needs pupils in subject matter areas such as reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education and music. * Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of special needs pupil * Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation. * Instruct students in citizenship and in the development of social skills. * Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. * Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs.

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REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an earned Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in special education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field. * Possession of a licensure from the Colorado Department of Education authorizing service as a teacher of special needs pupils. * Criminal Background Check required for hire * Clean driving record

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.

WAGE: $48,000 - $75,163/ Year

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and Local Incentives.

SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week

JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).