WellPower · 17 hours ago
Special Education Teacher
Denver
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37.59/hr - $38.84/hr
1+ years expWellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience, and hope. The Special Education Teacher will provide appropriate educational services to children with emotional disorders in a day treatment classroom setting, developing individualized lesson plans and working collaboratively with treatment teams and school districts.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Assess children’s educational, social, and life skills competencies
Develop individualized daily lesson plans based upon the child’s IEP and the Denver Public School approved curriculum
Provide one-on-one or small group instruction
Keep records of student progress and other record keeping as assigned
Work with treatment team in developing treatment plans
Work with sending school district in developing and monitoring IEP’s
Work with receiving school district in developing and implementing transition and discharge plans
Meet all requirements for teacher certification
Oversee all aspects of classroom environment, including paraprofessionals and counselors within
Work with volunteers and interns as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree for Spec Ed Teach I
Master's degree for Spec Ed Teach II
Current Colorado License in Special Education
Highly Qualified or Highly Qualified Eligible in Elementary Education
Letter of Recommendation
Physical and TB
QMAP, CPR and First Aid Certifications within the first 60 days of employment
One year of experience as Special Education Teacher
Ability to work with severely mentally ill children
Ability to work with culturally diverse population
Ability to work with multidisciplinary team
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational and administrative skills
Preferred
TCI or other relevant certification
Experience working with severe and persistent mentally ill population
Experience in Affective Needs Classroom or Milieu
Benefits
For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/
Company
WellPower
WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Clark MD
President & CEO
Angela Oakley
Chief Financial Officer
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