Special Education Teacher, Middle School – Colorado Springs

Company Name:

Emerson-Edison Junior Charter Academy

Position Type:

Full-time

Emerson-Edison Junior Charter Academy ~Accepting applications for 2008-2009.   Are you passionate about teaching; willing to give 100% to your job and students; eager to collaborate and connect with other teachers? Emerson-Edison Charter School in Colorado Springs, Grades 6-8, is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 school year for Special Education. This position will begin as soon as possible.  The position supports students with mild/moderate needs through inclusion and resource room support. This position also co-teaches an English Language Arts class.  Excellent teachers make the difference in future opportunities for our students. We have extremely high expectations for student achievement and behavior, rigorous instruction, , and a positive achievement-oriented school culture. We are looking for a teacher whose classroom experience exemplifies these ideals.   Preparation and education qualifications include:  Colorado Licensure, K-12 Special Education Generalist  In exchange for your hard work and commitment, we offer competitive salary and benefits, participation in the Colorado state retirement program (PERA), a laptop computer, extensive professional development, academic intervention strategies and support, a clean and safe building, and the opportunity to work with other like-minded professionals who are strongly committed to making the difference for student achievement.  

For more about our schools and educational design please visit our website, http://www.d11.org/schools/em-ed.htm  

Interested candidates should complete the online application at the website  http://www.edisonschools.com/cf/jobs/content.cfm?content=search_jobs&type=1&step=2&stteid=CO