West Grand School District 1-JT: Secondary Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher Grades 6 – 8

We are hiring: Secondary Language Arts Teacher Special Education Teacher Grades 6 8General Purpose:To help each student realize his/her potential and to implement the educational goals and objectives defined in the school district policy.

Demonstrated ability to accurately assess need and provide a range of appropriate services to students.

The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:1.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals.

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.2.

Knowledge of and experience with pre-referral interventions and behavior contracts.3.

Understand IDEA, IEP, ILP, 504 guidelines and procedures4.

Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education.5.

Develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.

Ability to modify curriculum.6.

Differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.7.

Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.8.

Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.9.

Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.10.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.11.

Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and justorder in the classroom appropriate to activity.12.

Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.13.

Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.14.

Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.15.

Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.16.

Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.17.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).18.

Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.Other Duties/Responsibilities:1.

Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.2.

Becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsorships of student activities.Job QualificationsLicense Requirements1.

Valid certificate/license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.2.

Appropriate endorsement for the Special Education assignment.3.

Bachelor’s Degree, minimumrecblid o3euh0ltjl1fqudc300et5aug8kmf2