Affective Needs Teacher (Severe) – District-Wide Impact

Roaring Fork School District; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & dental insurance

Dependent coverage

Paid leave

CO PERA pension enrollment

TSA options

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Job summary

The Roaring Fork School District seeks an Affective Needs Teacher (Severe Needs) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, with district-wide support across RFSD schools in Colorado. The role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and building strong relationships with families and colleagues to improve student outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist, with elementary teaching experience and a commitment to literacy and math instruction.

Qualifications

• Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist is required.
• Elementary teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with diverse student populations, including English Language Learners, and culturally responsive instruction is desired.
• Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction is desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to develop and implement the RFSD instructional model and participate in ongoing coaching for continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students, and colleagues to support student outcomes.

Skills

Openness to coaching

Leadership & professionalism

Ownership & passion

Education

Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist

Job description

The Roaring Fork School District seeks an Affective Needs Teacher (Severe Needs) for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, with district-wide support across RFSD schools in Colorado. The role emphasizes collaboration, coaching, and building strong relationships with families and colleagues to improve student outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Colorado Teaching License - Special Education Generalist, with elementary teaching experience and a commitment to literacy and math instruction.