Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for and anticipated vacancy for the 2023/2024 school year, Community-Based Learning Facilitator serving students 18-21 years.  Includes benefits.  Begins August 14, 2023.

Summary:  Pathways to Independence is a special education program offered by the Durango School District 9-R for students 18-21 years of age who need to continue to develop independent life skills. The program offers both on-site education and opportunities in the community where students learn skills in the area of employment, post-secondary training and independent living. The goal of the program is to increase independence at an individual level, so that the young adults we work with become active members of their community. The program has developed strong partnership with community employers and service agencies, to increase opportunities available to our students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

D      Effectively use case management strategies to support student outcomes based on the adopted curricula for assigned grades and subjects so that students attain course expectations and standards. Collaborate with necessary stakeholders to address individual student differences, learning styles, functional educational levels and student abilities. Strong knowledge of content areas, literacy and numeracy intervention programs, teaching methods, learning styles and educational research related to learners with all types of special needs.

D      Utilize formative and summative assessments to assess the learning, achievement, and performance of each student and report the results as required by District Policy and school procedures. Knowledge of both formal and informal diagnostic special education assessments.

D     Model, promote, and as situations arise, take the opportunity to provide instruction related to character education including citizenship and responsible behavior (respect for self, other and property), bullying prevention, conflict resolution skills, and responsible work habits and ethics.

D     Provide safety instruction for students when the subject, activities, chemicals, product, tools and/or equipment pose possible harm or injury to students including use of personal protective devices (protective eye devices, safe clothing) and assure that students adhere to safety requirements.

D      Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies and enforcing the Student Conduct Code. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.

D      Be familiar with and abide by all applicable Federal and Colorado laws and regulations; Board of Education policies and District Regulations, as amended from time to time; school procedures that relate to employment with the District.

Ongoing      Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assure the safety and welfare of students including necessary actions to insure that students are supervised at all times.
• Demonstrate faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.
• Submit required reports promptly at the times specified.
• Demonstrate care of and protection of School District property
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Use the District’s internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or their designees.

Education and Training:  Preferred:  Master’s Degree in Special Education Generalist License (5-21). 

• Provides direct instruction to students with disabilities that is designed to meet their individual transition needs. 
• Develops curriculum, designs and implements lesson plans, and assesses student progress. 
• Disseminates information to staff, students, and parents regarding student needs, progress, and resources.
• Excellent communication skills between parents, schools and community resources regarding student needs, progress, and resources.
• Manages IEPs for assigned caseload; coordinates and facilitates IEP meetings, writes IEPs, and communicates with support staff.
• Facilitates referral, application, eligibility process for students and families to adult service providers. 
• Assist with alignment of transition continuum of services at the secondary level. 
• Knowledge of special education laws, programs and educational systems preferred. 
• Experience in starting programs, or program development. 
• Special education teaching and community based work with people with disabilities preferred. 

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.