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Special Education Instructor

Job in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado, 81623, USA
Listing for: Fedcap Rehabilitation Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Early Childhood Education, Academic, Education Administration, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Carbondale

Job Description

Position Overview

Position Overview
  • Provide vision for the domain area of expertise and advocate for its implementation and execution.
  • Develop innovative units of study for domain area of expertise that incorporate the academic standards and scope & sequence provided in the domain area portfolio with the other core teachers.
  • Model appreciation of the domain among all TACT students, faculty, and programs.
  • Provide coaching and positive behavior supports.
  • Contribute to any communications – newsletter, website, marketing materials, etc.
  • Attend and participate in workshops, camps, mobile classes and events as deemed necessary by Directors.
  • Uphold the mission, vision and values of TACT.
  • Support transition services.
  • Compile, communicate and provide updates, reports and data entry when requested by Directors.
  • Essential

    Job Duties and Responsibilities Classroom Teaching
  • Co‑teach/assist with assigned classes.
  • Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned area of expertise and classes.
  • Coordinate with lead teachers and implement an appropriately focused and balanced curriculum for each student which adheres to the school’s curriculum and standards.
  • Prepare and develop activities, materials and lessons to meet the learning objectives (skills and content) of the curriculum and standards.
  • Develop and maintain a well‑managed classroom where students are engaged, consistently challenged, and supported. Classroom policies should be consistent with school policies.
  • Help maintain a clean, neat and presentable classroom.
  • Engage families in their children’s education and to communicate regularly and effectively with students and families.
  • Effectively utilize best practices in educational pedagogy and in TACT’s trades/autism philosophy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in the area of autism and classroom support.
  • Work with SPED Coordinator to meet individual learning plan and IEP goals.
  • Upholds and exhibits the values of TACT.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Independence of action – employee is able to set and achieve goals independently, adhere to policies and procedures with limited guidance, although the managing director will provide overall direction & guidelines.
  • Curriculum and Assessment
  • Assist in the on‑going development of the school’s curriculum and core performance standards and trade certifications.
  • Submit an annual Unit Pacing Plan to your Director.
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices to help meet the school’s performance standards and expectations.
  • Inform colleagues and Educational or Executive Director of any academic, behavioral, or personal difficulties that arise with students or families.
  • School Life
  • Reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Participate in professional development sessions.
  • Devote the necessary time and energy required to master the craft of teaching.
  • To demonstrate initiative and provide evidence of your professional development towards becoming the best teacher you can be.
  • To be open to and enthusiastically involved in innovative approaches to teaching, feedback from colleagues and school administration.
  • Actively seek out growth opportunities that align with TACT’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
  • Other

    Job Responsibilities
  • Participate actively in the school’s faculty meetings, team and department meetings.
  • Arrive at TACT by 8:30 a.m. for the morning planning and stay until 4:00 p.m. or until daily responsibilities are fulfilled.
  • Be punctual to all professional obligations.
  • Conduct oneself and dress in a professional manner.
  • Complete all other responsibilities deemed appropriate by your Directors to help the school achieve its goals.
  • Manage budgeted dollars allocated to classroom expenditures via a purchase card.
  • Job Qualifications
  • Expertise in or related to the domain area.
  • 2+ years of experience as lead classroom teacher or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with individualized and differentiated instruction.
  • Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with use of personal computer and educational technology.
  • Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of school.
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