TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAM - MULTI-INTENSIVE AUTISM, K - 2ND GRADE

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

About The Position

This position teaches and manages a self-contained, multi-intensive autism classroom, providing individualized instruction and support for students whose educational needs focus on academic development, social-emotional learning, and adaptive behavior skills. The teacher implements IEPs, uses evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorders, and collaborates with related service providers and families to support student growth in a structured, supportive environment.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students.
Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support.
Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required.
Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).