Cherry Creek Schools·Colorado
Develop and implement individualized instructional programs to support students with severe needs in various classroom settings. Monitor student progress, maintain academic and behavioral documentation, and collaborate with staff and families to enhance student outcomes.
Job Title: Severe Needs Teacher
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association
Supervising Position: School Principal or designee
Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed
Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule
Last Updated: 01/26/2024
Pay Information [https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/2906]
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The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.
Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one situations.
Daily 30%
2.
Develop, plan, prepare, and implement course content, format, structure, schedule, individualized programs of instruction for students, classroom materials and curriculum, lesson plans, and learning activities.
Daily 20%
3.
Administer, edit, proofread, and grade students’ assignments and assessments.
Daily 10%
4.
Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways and use the data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.
Daily 10%
5.
Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
Daily 5%
6.
Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
Daily 5%
7.
Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
Daily 5%
8.
Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
Daily 5%
9.
Participate in department, team, building, and District meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
Daily 5%
10.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5% TOTAL 100%
Market context
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