Special Education Teachers - Part Time

Services to be delivered on Mondays at Grant Beacon Middle School from 3:30 - 4:30 and Saturdays at a Public Library in South Denver. Sessions can also take place during school breaks (School Spring Break - 3/29-3/31 and Summer Break 06/05 - 08/01)

In partnership with Denver Public Schools, this program will provide academic specialized instruction in math, reading, and writing to students grades 6-8 who require compensatory services.

About Us:

We are an organization of dedicated educators who know how exciting and rewarding it is to help children achieve. We are eager to have people join us whose training, skills and experience add to our ability to provide successful, research based instructional systems, great teaching, excellent support services, and strong partnerships with the schools we serve across the US. We emphasize flexible work schedules, small group teaching environments and high professional standards and will provide you the opportunity to grow with us and help students achieve beyond expectations.

*If you want to spend more time with students to support independent learning and progression, and less time in meetings and preparing lesson plans, this is the opportunity for you. Get back to doing what you love!*

Our Teachers Enjoy the Following Benefits:
Competitive pay
Robust benefit package offered to our full-time employees (30 or more hours per week)
Company support and quality assurance from both local and national support teams
Curriculum and teaching materials provided
Paid training and professional development
Paid planning/prep time
Small group instruction
Growth potential
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students

The Opportunity:

Special Education Teachers will be responsible for providing academic services in math, reading, and writing for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will partner with District staff to deliver targeted high quality instruction and curriculum as provided by Catapult Learning, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to provide services to students. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire exceptional teachers who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

You Are:

Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.

The Responsibilities:

• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing Catapult Learning's instructional models, strategies, and curriculum.
• Facilitate individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by Catapult Learning, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic goals.
• Supervise students and ensure they are always monitored, including to and from appropriate locations within the school.
• Attend and document conferences, meetings, and trainings with supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and safe academic learning environment for all students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required.
• Special education teaching credential or endorsement - REQUIRED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom.
• A belief that all students can learn.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards internal and external partners.

• Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Work takes place in school settings.
  
• As a condition of employment within this program, staff will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

#WEP