1.0 26-27 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (SHS)

Summit School District Region 1; Colorado; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education in Colorado is looking for a compassionate Special Education Teacher to support students' diverse academic and emotional needs. The ideal candidate will lead specialized instruction, develop engaging lessons, and manage classroom behavior effectively.

This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and strong relationship-building skills to foster an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include serving as a case manager and delivering individualized support to promote student growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and instructional accommodations/modifications.
• Experience implementing behavior supports, executive functioning strategies, and social-emotional interventions preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma-informed practices, and culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate instruction in specialized courses and activities.
• Develop and implement engaging, individualized lessons for diverse learning needs.
• Manage classroom systems, routines, and behavior supports.
• Provide social-emotional and behavioral interventions within the classroom.
• Serve as a Special Education case manager for IEP services and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individualized supports and interventions.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Relationship building

Case management

Trauma-informed practices

Behavior management

Social-emotional interventions

Education

Valid Special Education teaching license/certification

Highly Qualified status under the No Child Left Behind Act

Job description

We are seeking a caring, compassionate, organized, and student-centered Special Education Teacher to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth of students in a collaborative school environment. The ideal candidate is skilled in differentiated instruction, relationship building, case management, and trauma-informed educational practices while maintaining high expectations for student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate instruction in specialized courses and activities including:
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
  • Social and Emotional Regulation
  • Academic Intervention
• Develop and implement engaging, individualized lessons that support diverse learning needs and promote student independence.
• Manage classroom systems, routines, and behavior supports, including implementation and monitoring of a Behavior Criteria System.
• Provide social-emotional and behavioral interventions within the classroom to support student regulation, engagement, and success.
• Support students in inclusive and general education environments including classrooms, lunch periods, assemblies, community activities, and school events.
• Deliver confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care and support to students and families.
• Serve as a Special Education case manager by:
  • Coordinating IEP services and compliance
  • Monitoring student progress
  • Collaborating with families, teachers, related service providers, and administration
  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized supports and interventions.
• Build meaningful, positive relationships with students and families that foster trust, communication, and student growth.
• Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Demonstrate excellent organization and time-management skills while balancing instructional responsibilities, case management duties, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education teaching license/certification.
• Highly Qualified status under the No Child Left Behind Act (or applicable state/federal requirements).
• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and instructional accommodations/modifications.
• Experience implementing behavior supports, executive functioning strategies, and social-emotional interventions preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma-informed practices, and culturally competent care.