Special Education Teacher - Colorado Springs, CO - WeCare Staffing Solutions

Special Education Teacher

Locations:

(number of positions) school name - address

(1) Stratton Elementary- 2460 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(1) Chipeta Elementary - 950 Chipeta Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

(1) Monroe Elementary - 15 Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

(8) Edison Elementary - 3125 N Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(2) Scott Elementary - 6175 Whetstone Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

(4) Beuna Vista Elementary - 924 W Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

(4) Galileo Middle School - 1600 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Shift hours: Standard School Hours

Pay rate: $32.3 / hour

Work Duration: 8/8/2024 - 5/25/2025

Deadline: ASAP

Company Overview: Our client is seeking a special education teacher across different schools in Colorado Springs and other cities nearby. The teachers will work during the standard school hours from August 8, 2024 to May 25, 2025.

Position Summary: The successful candidate must hold bachelor's degree in education, have a valid CDE teacher licensure and ability to use or train in sign language.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of special education as applied to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher's particular area.
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public-school system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or other related discipline.
• Valid CDE teacher licensure with appropriate endorsement.
• Designated positions may require training in and ability to use sign language.

Working Conditions & Necessary Attributes:

• The work is performed in a school classroom
• Requires teachers to be mostly walking and standing with periods of sittings
• Requires teachers to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding, bend and crouch, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects.
• Constantly use computer or typewriter keyboards
• Able to physically restrain students
• The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.