Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Location
Grand Junction, CO | United States
Job description
Job Title : Special Education Teacher
Location : Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction (ACAGJ), Grand Junction, CO
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports To : Dean of Student Services
Work days : Monday-Friday, school and professional development days
Compensation Range : $44,000 - $55,000 annually
Start Date : August 1, 2024*
*Please note all teachers will need to be able to attend teacher training in Hillsdale, MI, for up to 10 days in June. ACAGJ and Hillsdale cover travel to the conference, lodging, and food.
Benefits Available:
At our company, we prioritize the well-being and financial stability of employees, especially our valued teachers. We understand the importance of providing support and benefits that recognize their dedication and impact. Teachers enjoy paid time off for holidays, seasonal breaks, and summers, allowing for rejuvenation and personal time. With the opportunity to positively influence students daily, job security is assured, as there is always a demand for exceptional educators. Full-time employees have access to our comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive compensation, employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans, and employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans. We also offer a percentage match to retirement accounts and an assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions. Additional benefits include paid time off, sick pay. Furthermore, we provide extensive training and mentoring opportunities, such as partnerships with Hillsdale College, to foster ongoing professional growth and development. Moreover, teachers receive annual salaries distributed over 12 months for financial stability throughout the year.
Position Summary
At Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction, Special Education teachers create their own lessons within the framework set by our content-rich curriculum in collaboration with colleagues and in partnership with Hillsdale College's Barney Charter School Initiative. Teachers are dedicated to mastering the key elements of their instruction and to the intellectual and moral betterment of their students. Ascent Classical Academies teachers take seriously their own moral and intellectual improvement as part of a hard-working, supportive, and excellence-driven culture.
Special Education teachers should have experience and/or training to work with gifted and talented students and students with various learning disabilities. Teachers should be thorough with a strong attention to detail and timeliness. The special education teacher will work alongside the Dean of Student Services, fellow special education teachers, and paraprofessionals to meet IEP plan goals, track content area minutes, hold annual meetings and write individualized education plans. Successful candidates will foster professional relationships with faculty and staff, seek collaborative relationships with parents, and mentor students in the pursuit of their own flourishing. Teachers are expected to model moral character in line with the school's core virtues and the pursuit of the Good, True, and Beautiful.
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Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.
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$45k - $55k
