Special Education Teacher

The Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse, K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) charter school. We believe in teaching students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond. Our EL curriculum is supported by a robust outdoor Adventure program in which all students and staff participate. Special Education teachers work to support the educational program of the Odyssey School of Denver in a manner that is true to the principles of EL Education and the mission and vision of the school. 

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  Planning, Instruction, and Assessment 

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    Develop compelling long-term and daily lesson plans aligned to student IEP goals and collect and analyze data to inform instruction

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    Collect and modify grade level curriculum for students based on IEP goals for inclusion minutes and collaborate with teachers to determine administration of classroom assessments

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    Provide all special education minutes based on student IEPs, both inclusion and pull-out 

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    Administer district/state assessments with accommodations (i.e. iReady, CMAS) and  assessments as needed for progress monitoring and evaluation 

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  Case Management

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    Leads evaluation cycle for students on caseload, including administering and scoring assessments, and communicating with SSPs and families as needed

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    Leads IEP writing and revisions for students on caseload

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    Responsible for compliance of students on caseload, including meeting all deadlines 

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    Collaborates with other Case Manager/Special Education Teacher regularly

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  Family Communication 

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    Make families welcome, know them well, engage them actively in the life of the school, and communicate regularly with them.

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    Make use of effective classroom management practices and communicate challenges and celebrations with parents

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  Professionalism & Responsibilities 

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    Participate in strong professional culture that is sustained via collective leadership and action.

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    Observe and support the Odyssey staff community courtesies and Habits.

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    Work with Adventure Director to schedule, plan, and support facilitation of two overnight trips per year, as well as a variety of Adventure days throughout the year, and coordinate parent chaperones. 

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    Attend and participate in all Staff Council and professional development meetings.  

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    Be prompt for school, meetings and other school responsibilities.

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  Leadership 

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    Serve as the instructional leader of the SPED team; department; assist team regarding curriculum, instructional strategies, use of data to determine student needs and increase student achievement. This role facilitates weekly team meetings, and guides team decision-making, and fosters strong communication between families, service providers, and campus staff.

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    This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting student success through quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).