Job Description
Special Education Teacher
Mountain Sage Community School is a K-8 public, charter school inspired by Waldorf education and sustainable living, and is located in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.
Our school is currently seeking an experienced, organized, and thoughtful person to fulfill the role as Special Education Teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in all aspects of special education for children ages 5-14, be comfortable in a supervisory role and able to manage a team effectively, possess some knowledge of Waldorf education and child development, and be looking to join a collaborative community for the long term. The typical hours for this position are 8-4, Monday-Friday, during the school year, with some additional hours for all-school events.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, full-time
WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week
WORK CALENDAR DAYS: 190
BASE PAY: $40,000 plus increases per the salary schedule
REPORTS TO: School Director
Minimum Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support students receiving integrated services on a daily basis through:
- Instructing students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) individually, in small groups, and in the general education setting
- Assisting other Mountain Sage teachers with instruction of Special Education students in the framework of district and state academic standards and in alignment with the school’s Waldorf-inspired curriculum
- Maintaining and managing required documentation, adhering to federal, state and district guidelines for all student reporting and deadlines
- Working with the Integrated Services team to develop and manage IEPs
- Coordinating the scheduling of staff and parents for IEP meetings
- Collaborating with the school Intervention Team, as needed
- Developing course content, format, structure
- Organizing schedules of students to ensure delivery of support services
- Creating and managing the schedules and tasks of paraprofessionals toward implementation of student support services
- Working with school’s authorizer, Poudre School District, and its representatives, as needed
- Communicating student progress and needs with parents and staff
- Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
- Upholding school policies and rules with students
- Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Participating in school social and cultural events
- Coverage and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Desire to learn Mountain Sage’s philosophy, to implement the school’s Waldorf-inspired program, and to uphold and promote the mission and values of the school
- Colorado Special Education Teacher licensure for K-8
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
- 2+ years of experience working with special needs students in a classroom setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Waldorf teacher certification and/or experience
- Experience with the online platform, Enrich, for IEP management
- Familiarity with Poudre School District IS processes and procedures
- Ability to engage in Waldorf special education training
- Knowledge of restorative practices in schools
- Understanding of experiential learning
Physical Requirements
Must be able to:
- Stand for an extended period
- Work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme winter conditions/temperatures
- Take children to nearby nature trails and areas for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, located within walking distance
- Maneuver uneven surfaces
- Carry or transfer up to 20lbs
- Work in occasionally loud environments
- Frequently use office technology including walkie talkie, phone, computer, copiers, and printers
- Use commercial office tools including paper cutters and stapler
Compensation
Minimum base salary of $40,000 with potential increase dependent upon education and experience. We offer state retirement benefits (PERA), health benefits, PTO, a 3-year loyalty bonus, and yearly professional development opportunities..
To Apply
Visit our school website prior to applying: www.mountainsage.org.
Submit the online application. You will need:
- Cover letter articulating your relationship to Waldorf education and sustainability;
- Statement of educational philosophy;
- Resume;
- Three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.
No phone calls. We will accept applications until the positions are filled. You will be contacted by a member of the Hiring Committee if we are interested in pursuing your application.
Mountain Sage Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the CDE's Return to Learn guidance and all local, state, and federal mandates.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort Collins, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Colorado Special Education Teacher licensure for K-8 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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