2024-25 Special Education Teacher

Mission

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally.  We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs.

Job Description

Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. 

Job Responsibilities

Instruction

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. 
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.

Special Education Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model the school’s core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the Middle Academy team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to use technology seamlessly.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions. 
• Initiative and strong work ethic. 
• Prior experience in an urban public school is preferred, but not required. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Valid CO license with in-field licensure (Special Education) required.*

*The School will cover the cost of programming to ensure the employee has a valid Special Education license prior to the administration of service minutes. 

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package.   The salary range for this role is $52,000 - $90,000. Employees with 1-3 years experience at Vega are eligible for a 5k annual bonus. Employees with 4+ years of experience at Vega are eligible for a 10k annual bonus. Teachers who have an in-field status license receive a 1k bonus annually, and teachers with a CLDE endorsement or Special Education license receive a 1.5k bonus annually. 

Start Date

Vega Collegiate Academy staff will begin training and orientation on July 22, 2024. 

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.