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Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Special Education Digital Learning Coach

Special Education & Learning SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$52.8k - $85.2kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's (baccalaureate) degree is required.
  • Meet subject, grade level, and/or content area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
  • Hold an initial or professional Colorado Department of Education teacher license.
  • Adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with students and adults in a wide variety of settings.
  • Create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems; demonstrate computer proficiency, including office productivity applications.
  • Establish and maintain accurate record-keeping, document management, and filing systems.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
  • Follow oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality; manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities; work independently without direct supervision.
  • Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Understand special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements related to assigned students' needs.
  • Understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
  • Be willing to participate in ongoing training as required.
  • Work scheduled school/work hours and days and other assigned days, hours, locations, and assignments within the position responsibilities; extended hours or days may be required.
  • Meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, assisting with student lifts, climbing, reaching, and physically restraining students when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area, using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
  • Organize and facilitate the learning process and participate in a community of learning to develop and refine knowledge and skills for students' academic, civic, social, and emotional success.
  • Evaluate student progress, make appropriate adjustments, and communicate progress; regularly collaborate, reflect, and grow to improve learning opportunities.
  • Assess students regularly and provide reports as required.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how learning takes place, including students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, and of the content, concepts, inquiry, evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines taught.
  • Demonstrate pedagogical expertise in the content taught, including elementary literacy and mathematics expertise and knowledge of other elementary content, or secondary literacy and mathematics knowledge and content-area expertise.
  • Develop and implement lessons connecting content areas and disciplines, emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
  • Engage students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels by adapting teaching; instruct, assess, and differentiate for students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment; supervise students; foster positive relationships, acceptable behavior, and efficient use of learning time.
  • Establish and communicate high expectations and support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Follow policies and procedures regarding student health, safety, welfare, and education; respond as directed in safety or crisis situations.
  • Implement the district's educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and action.
  • Integrate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences and support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy; manage materials and supplies.
  • Make oneself available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
  • Plan a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities; plan and deliver effective instruction in an environment that facilitates learning.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, cooperatively with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance; supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
  • Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
  • Provide opportunities for students to work in teams and develop leadership.
  • Use formal and informal assessment methods, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction.
  • Use feedback and reflect on professional practice to improve teaching and learning; link professional growth to professional goals.
  • Collaborate with families and significant adults for students' benefit.
  • Demonstrate leadership in the school, community, and teaching profession; uphold professional conduct and ethical practice.
  • Perform assigned duties, including non-instructional duties, and report consistently as scheduled.

About the Company

Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Academy District 20 is a public K-12 school district serving the northern part of Colorado Springs with about 40 schools and around 26,000 students. It uses a site-based management model, giving each school decision-making power to tailor programs, and funds itself through per-student, local-state-federal sources. Its programs include full-day kindergarten, Talented and Gifted (TAG), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, concurrent enrollment for college credit, Career and Technical Education (CTE) in fields like automotive service technology and CNA, plus Bridges and Aspire for special education, and a Family Resource Center to connect families to resources. The district aims for academic excellence, a culture of connectedness, investment in staff, and optimized resources to prepare students for college, careers, and lifelong learning.

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