Company Info

New America School Colorado
1841 East 56th Ave, Suite 301
Denver, CO, United States
Phone: 303-894-3164
Web Site: www.newamericaschool.org

Special Education Teacher

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Job ID:

22079

Location:

Thornton, CO, United States 

Category:

Education

Salary:

41,200-49,194 per year
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Job Views:

463

Zip Code:

80229

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

08.14.2024
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Occupations:

Education: Classroom Teaching level3

Job Description:

New America School Job Description
Position:Special Education Teacher


New America School is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity and inclusion. The New America School (NAS) is a system of public charter high schools dedicated to serving a unique population recent immigrants and their families and children who want to learn or perfect English and earn a high school diploma, non-traditional students, and traditional students seeking a more personal atmosphere that fits their learning needs.

Major Responsibilities: All New America School teachers must show clear competency and reliable practice of the following indicators:
     Create a Positive Classroom Culture and Climate
     Practice Effective Classroom Management
     Plan and implement Masterful Content Delivery
     Practice High-Impact Instructional Moves
     Demonstrate Essential Knowledge of Students and Use of Data
     Demonstrate Effective Collaboration and Engagement with students and colleagues
     Demonstrate thoughtful reflection, learning and development and growth mindset

Minimum Physical Requirements:
    Be able to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, grab or hold with one or both hands.
    To be able to lift up to 40lbs without difficulty
    To maintain appropriate demeanor and professional classroom behavior when working with children and adults
    The ability to sit, stand and move for extended periods during the day

Why Work for NAS?

At the New America School you will empower students through education.  At the New America School, we uphold the belief that every individual deserves access to quality education and personalized learning experiences. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where recent immigrants, non-traditional students, and traditional learners alike can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential together.

Salary Range: $41,200-49,194
4 Day Work Week Monday-Thursday
166 Contract Days

Benefits:
Employer Paid Single Coverage
Medical, Dental, Vision, 
STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 
Employee Assistance Plan
= $10,054 annual value!
 Colorado PERA/PERA 401K
Voluntary Benefits:
Medical Flex Spending
Dependent Care Spending

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:
    Valid teaching credential appropriate to their teaching assignment; all teachers will be hired based on being highly qualified per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) specifications CLDE endorsement required
    If teaching Special Education, a current Colorado teaching license with SpED endorsement required
    Teaching experience appropriate to the assignment
    Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the NAS mission;
    Strong communication and collaboration skills