Moderate Needs Teacher - Highline Community Elementary School

As a Moderate Needs Teacher at Highline Community Elementary School, your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), demonstrating an understanding of diverse learning styles, and utilizing effective teaching methods to promote student success. You will work closely with students, parents, and educational teams to ensure that each student receives tailored support that aligns with Colorado Content Standards.

To be considered for the Moderate Needs Teacher position at Highline Community Elementary School, candidates must hold a valid Colorado Teaching License and possess an endorsement in Moderate Needs, Special Education Generalist, or Special Education Specialist. Additionally, proficiency in using technology and a strong understanding of special education curriculum are essential qualifications.

At Highline Community Elementary School, we are committed to the continuous professional growth of our Moderate Needs Teachers. Through collaborative teaching teams, ongoing training in the latest educational research, and access to professional development programs, teachers can enhance their skills and effectiveness in the classroom, thus fostering an exemplary educational program for our students.

Moderate Needs Teachers at Highline Community Elementary School utilize both formal and informal assessments to gauge students' progress and learning styles. This includes the administration and interpretation of standardized assessments, alongside tailored informal assessments that consider each student's distinct needs and abilities, guiding instruction and intervention strategies.

Moderate Needs Teachers at Highline Community Elementary School can expect an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more. We value our faculty and strive to provide resources that support their personal and professional wellbeing.

When answering this question, discuss your collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of involving students, parents, and other educators in the IEP process. Share specific strategies you use to assess student needs and goals, and how you track progress over time.

Highlight your focus on creating an inclusive classroom environment. Discuss specific methods such as differentiated instruction, flexible grouping, and using positive behavior support systems to engage all students. Providing examples from past experiences can strengthen your response.

When discussing a successful intervention, detail the specific challenges the student faced and how your approach helped them. Focus on the planning process, the collaboration with other professionals, and the eventual outcomes, emphasizing how it positively impacted the student's learning.

Explain your commitment to professional development, mentioning resources like workshops, courses, or professional organizations. Share how you’ve applied new techniques or resources in your classroom to enhance learning for students with diverse needs.

Emphasize that communication is critical in fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Discuss how open dialogue and regular updates can lead to better support and help address any concerns early in the process.

Share specific tools and technologies you have utilized in supporting students with learning difficulties. Discuss how technology can improve engagement, facilitate individualized learning, or help in data tracking and communication with stakeholders.

Talk about your use of various assessment forms, both informal and formal, and regular monitoring of student responses to instruction. Stress the importance of flexibility and the ability to adjust your teaching methods based on assessment outcomes to support student improvement.

Highlight your emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect within teaching teams. Share strategies you use to ensure all voices are heard and how you collectively design curriculum and assessments that meet student needs.

Discuss your awareness of varied learning styles and how you incorporate flexible teaching methods to reach all students effectively. Provide concrete examples where you’ve modified your teaching approach to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Articulate your belief in positive behavior support, proactive strategies, and clear expectations. Discuss how you create a structured environment that promotes positive behaviors and helps students learn self-regulation.