Employment
Elementary SPED Teacher
Elementary SPED Teacher
Juniper Ridge Community School seeks an elementary SPED teacher for the 2023/2024 school year who loves children, enjoys working with parents, and is committed to working with colleagues.
Our ideal candidate must have or be eligible for a Colorado Teaching License with a Special Education Generalist Endorsement, and must be willing to complete training in Waldorf curriculum and methodology (if they do not already have a certificate from a recognized Waldorf teacher training program).
Juniper Ridge Community School is a Public Charter School guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf education in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is part of the Mesa County Valley School District 51. The school opened in the fall of 2013 with grades K-6. Each year since it has grown in size and grades. It now has nearly 400 students and offers education in grades K-8.
Our curriculum includes Spanish, handwork, woodwork, music, and physical education. Festivals and celebrations are community-oriented. Our Board is active and well-established and our strong Parent Council reflects a supportive and diverse parent body.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Develop, plan, and implement Waldorf curriculum and state standards in accordance with IEP requirements and students with targeted needs
- Develop and implement IEPs, conducting reviews, and assisting the MTSS team with referrals
- Assist with District 51 level assessments as needed
- Meet student minutes inside and outside of the classroom, according to IEP requirements.
- Adapt lesson plans and curriculum to meet students' individualized needs and abilities
- Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed
- Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents
- Engaging families in a professional, articulate, and forthright manner
- Planning, conducting, and attending all parent nights and other class activities
- Attend Waldorf training until certification is complete
EEO Statement: Juniper Ridge Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $40,709.82 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Charter school
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
What types of teachers are needed at JRCS?
Because the quality of teaching is the key to the Waldorf approach, JRCS expects to hire the most engaged and committed teachers. Teachers will be sought to teach in classrooms from Kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, specialty teachers will be hired in physical education / movement, music, Spanish, handwork and eurythmy. Part-time teachers and artisans may also be hired to teach gardening, woodworking, art, speech and drama.
What if I am not a Waldorf-certified teacher?
JRCS recognizes that it is unlikely that the majority of teachers will be Waldorf-certified in the first year. However, it is expected that all teachers hired at JRCS begin a training program to obtain Waldorf certification. During the initial years of training, many supports will be provided to teachers including: professional development and workshops, the mentoring of an experienced Waldorf teacher, the Pedogogical Council, and other pre-service training programs.