Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on a journey where you can make an enormous difference in the lives of young learners? If so, Vanguard Classical School welcomes you to join our team of dedicated educators who are passionate about shaping the future generation. We are excited to announce an opportunity for enthusiastic elementary school teachers to become part of our vibrant community.

Located in beautiful Colorado, Vanguard Classical School is a free public charter school committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum and taught in the classical style. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship, our school instills values of honor, achievement, world citizenship, and kindness in every student.

Picture yourself in a classroom where students eagerly absorb knowledge, where curiosity thrives, and where you have the power to inspire young minds. At Vanguard, we believe in the potential of every child and the impact that dedicated educators can have on their growth and development. As a special education teacher at Vanguard Classical School, you will play a vital role in guiding students on their educational journey. Your responsibilities will include:

· Implement special education as outlined in student IEPs
· Develop and write IEPs for students on caseloads
· Organize and conduct IEP meetings for students on caseload
· Evaluate students for special education according to IDEA and CDE guidelines
· Complete indicator 13 (Secondary Transition IEPs)
· Complete paperwork in a timely manner

Teaching :

· Convey knowledge to young people
· Meet each child's academic needs
· Engage all students in the discussion
· Develop appropriate lesson plans based on the curriculum
· Complete relevant paperwork, including documenting student's progress and creating reports, in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
· Assess and track individual student progress
· Collaborate with other teachers, staff, specialists, and parents

Adherence to the Mission and Philosophy

· Understand and adhere to the mission and philosophy of the school
· Understand the principles of classical education
· Apply the principles of the trivium
· Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of their ability
· Develop the personal character of every student
· Demonstrate interest and concern for students at school sponsored events

Maintenance of Classroom Decorum:

· Support positive student behavior using PBiS and HAWK expectations
· Enforce the dress code
· Instruct students daily in character development and ensure that they are modeled
· Tolerate no cruelty among students
· Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
· Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment

Maintenance of Good Parental Relations:

· Communicate regularly with parents on student achievement and concerns via telephone, email, and interpersonal communication
· Conduct student conferences at assigned times
· Respond timely to parental concerns
· Meet with parents and staff to discuss the educational plan for each student

Job or Environmental Conditions:

· Classroom and playground

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds
· Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
· Must be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree
· Colorado 5-21 Special Education Teacher License
· Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
· Outstanding written and oral communication skills
· Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
· Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work
· Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity
· Ability to use technology seamlessly.
· Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions

Preferred Qualifications

· Charter school awareness or experience
· A strong liberal-arts education
· Experience with the Core Knowledge Sequence and/or Classical Education

At Vanguard Classical School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape the future. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and contribute to the success of our school community.

We invite passionate and dedicated elementary school teachers to apply for this exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic team at Vanguard Classical School. Together, let's inspire excellence, foster curiosity, and empower every student to reach their full potential.

Join us at Vanguard Classical School, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference! Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

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Why Else should you be part of our extraordinary team:

We operate on a 4 day in school class week - Tuesday through Friday.

We conduct professional development one Monday per month. We want you to use your unique skills, talents, and passions to build sports teams, clubs, and events - choose your own adventure to build community and make remarkable experiences for students and families.

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Other details

Job or Environmental Conditions

• Classroom, lunchroom, and playground

Physical & Financial Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground

• Occasional handling of field trip, classroom, book, or fundraising money

Decision Making/Supervising/Confidentiality

• Daily decisions regarding curriculum implementation
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding all students

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range is commensurate with experience - please see for up to date teacher salary schedule under the financial transparency tab
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off - 4 day school week!
• Voluntary long term and short disability insurance
• Optional 401(k)
• All staff members are issued a laptop computer.
• Numerous professional growth and leadership opportunities

Vanguard Classical School is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Vanguard Classical School serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law.

Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation.

Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.