Lead Teacher Special Education (T229) Closing 5/4/2025

Description

Title: Lead Teacher Special Education  

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt 

Reports To: Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services  

Starting Salary Scale: $64,000-$74,000 

Calendar Year: 200 Days 

Date Written/Revised: April 2025 
 
*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*    

Why Work at GOAL High School?    

• Great Mission and Great Culture.    

• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.    

• Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.    

• Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.    

• Competitive starting salary based on years of experience and qualifications.     

• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.    

• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.    

• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.    

• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year    

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans.    

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).    

• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.    

• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.    

• Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.    

• Employee Assistance Program.    

• The school provides a laptop, cell phone and additional equipment as needed.    

• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.    

• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).    

Purpose: 

To supervise, evaluate, train, and support an assigned cohort of special education teachers so they may successfully engage with students on their caseload, complete compliant IEP documents, effectively monitor their goals progress, and support students’ post-secondary aspirations. To collaborate with the special education administration team for the benefit of the entire department and the students it serves. To contribute to creating and maintaining appropriate curriculum and instruction for students on IEPs. 

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities: 

Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team. 

Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team. 

Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society. 

The following statements regarding this exempt level position consist of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages that are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon location assignments and other factors. 

Under the guidance of the Director and Assistant Director of ESS, henceforth referred to as ESS Administration, this professional will: 

Lead Cohort of Special Education Teachers 

• Supervise cohort of special education teachers within 2-3 regions. 

• Interview, recommend hires, train internally and through New Hire Orientation (NHO) as needed. 

• Manage, review, and approve PTO requests. 

• Process Conference Request Forms and Post-Conference Reports. 

• Maintain documentation and follow HR steps for staff discipline procedures. 

• Complete teacher evaluations in accordance with GOAL’s procedures. 

• Complete formal and informal observations of special education teachers. 

• Maintain consistent engagement with special education teachers. 

• Hold weekly huddles with your cohort of teachers. 

• Hold twice a month, 1:1 caseload meetings with each teacher in your cohort. 

• Provide additional support for new teachers as determined in collaboration with ESS Administration. 

• Provide increased support and engagement with teachers who are struggling with their job duties or professional performance. 

• Train, and support TOSA training of special education teachers in your cohort. 

• Champion training expectations from ESS Administration and TOSAs and hold teachers accountable for participating in, completing, and adhering to the contents of training.  

Collaborate with Special Education Administration & Other GOAL Leadership Teams 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with contracted related service providers for the benefit of students on IEPs. 

• Collaborate with other departments at GOAL for the benefit of students on IEPs (Social Work, Counseling, Regional Staff, Technology, Human Resources, etc.). 

• Act as liaison for the special education administrative team with the leaders in your assigned regions. 

• Receive Student Support Services (SSS) tickets for students on IEPs and in a timely manner inform the appropriate special education teacher and related service providers while also collaborating with SSS personnel to ensure that student needs are identified and addressed. 

• Attend IEP meetings requiring administrative support in the capacity of a Director Designee. 

• Attend Student Assessment Plan (SAP) meetings in advance of evaluations. 

• Utilize technology and platforms for all work at GOAL and in the special education program. 

• District and State Testing: 

• Complete all necessary preparations for state testing under the guidance of the Assistant Director of ESS. 

• Assist in the completion of student enrollment processes for students identified with IEPs. 

• Maintain thorough documentation of your work with your assigned special education teachers. 

Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education 

• Contribute to creating appropriate course curriculum and instruction for special education classes alongside other special education department members. 

• Assist in building and maintaining teachers’ courses for Transition and Foundations each quarter. 

• Ensure the contents and delivery meet the expectations of GOAL’s curriculum director and education technology coordinator. 

Additional Expectations 

• Participate in ongoing trainings within special education, including but not limited to: 

• IEP compliance. 

• Enrollment procedures. 

• Course curriculum. 

• Academic support. 

• Transition. 

• Affective Needs support. 

• Co-teaching. 

• Progress monitoring. 

• Caseload management. 

• Complete the Learning & Development requirements of a GOAL teacher. 

• Attend regular coaching sessions if deemed necessary. 

• Complete teacher coursework as prescribed. 

• Attend regional and statewide meetings and trainings as required. 

• Participate in professional learning opportunities inside and outside of GOAL. 

• This position does not carry a student caseload. 

• Perform other tasks and assume such responsibilities as the ESS Administration may from time-to-time assign. 

Accountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff: 

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf. 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.  

• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology. 

• Ability to apply problem solving skills, competently and persistently, towards technology issues.  

• Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process. 

• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.  

• Ethical, honest, and good-humored. 

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must reside in Colorado  

• Must Possess a Colorado Driver's License   

Education:  

• Colorado Special Education Generalist’s license or equivalent required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required.  

• Master’s degree in special education preferred. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years as a special education teacher required. 

• Minimum 1 year as an online special education teacher required. 

• Teaching at-risk youth preferred. 

Physical Requirements of this position include: 

Seldom  

Cold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or International  

Over 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Occasional  

Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination 

Over 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Frequent  

Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone 

Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying 

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.    

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals.    

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