Special Education Teacher

Brighton High School is currently seeking a Special Education teacher to provide direct instructional inclusion and assessment services to students in Math with various types of disabilities.  Must be highly qualified to teach secondary math by: 1) completing 24 semester credits in Math, OR 2) passing the PLACE or PRAXIS II exam in Math.

Qualifications:

1. Must have valid Colorado License - Special Education Generalist endorsement as required by Colorado Department of Education.
2. Must be "highly qualified" in secondary Mathematics, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

   (Teaching endorsement, 24 credit hours in subject or must have passed Content Area test.)

3. Ability to coordinate and implement direct services utilizing functional curriculum, transitional planning, and the use of augmentative communication systems and systematic instruction techniques.
4. Ability to work as a part of a teacher team in the development and direction of the program including supervision of paraprofessionals and coordination with related services staff and teachers within the high school.
5. Ability to work with parents and agency personnel in coordinating needs for each student.
6. Creativity and positive communication skills with the ability to problem solve effectively.

 Experience: 

• Experience and/or knowledge working with students with disabilities at the high school level.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the implementation of inclusion experiences for students with disabilities within the school setting and the community. 
  

Application Procedure: 

Apply online at www.sd27j.org. Currently contracted teachers please use Internal Application, upload a current resume' and provide a maximum of 2 years previous work experience.

Please note: All job postings in School District 27J close at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time