Special Education Teacher — Shape Student Growth & Pathways

Helena Public Schools; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena Public Schools in Helena, Montana, seeks Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year with opportunities across all grade levels (Elementary, Middle School and High School). The district serves 7,500 students across 14 campuses and follows the regular school calendar (187 days).

Starting salary for a new educator is $52,275-$70,833 per year in addition to a generous benefit package. Final salary is determined by education level and applicable experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field.
• 3 years of experience working with students with developmental/behavioral needs.
• Valid Montana Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of special education methodologies to oversee assigned special needs classroom and create individual and group programs for each student to enhance their developmental, intellectual and academic needs.
• Teach students how to recognize and manage their emotions, access help when they need it, and learn problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Develop academic pathways for student programs.
• Implement restorative practices when students act out.
• Collaborate with specialists to create holistic intervention and individual education plans.
• Keep individual student records up to date.
• Complete academic assessments and reports findings.

Skills

Special education methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Montana Teaching Certificate (Special Education endorsement)

Job description

Helena Public Schools in Helena, Montana, seeks Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year with opportunities across all grade levels (Elementary, Middle School and High School). The district serves 7,500 students across 14 campuses and follows the regular school calendar (187 days).

Starting salary for a new educator is $52,275-$70,833 per year in addition to a generous benefit package. Final salary is determined by education level and applicable experience.