* Applications will be received until August 15th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . *

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Works with students of diverse backgrounds and those who struggle with academic and motivation issues; provides explicit and systematic instruction to improve students’ specific skills, strategies, and concept development
• Assists in screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments
• Assists in analyzing student data to determine student profile of needs and make instructional placement and instructional focus decisions
• Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists with a problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students
• Develops schedules and flexible groupings of homogeneous skills based on updated student performance data
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
• Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health; prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software