Autism Center SPED Teacher — High School Impact

DSST Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation stipend

Benefits eligible

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is hiring a MI-A Center Program Special Education Teacher for Conservatory Green High School in Denver. The role leads IEP case management and a paraprofessional team, delivering targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction in center-based programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with general education staff and families, and commitment to inclusive, rigorous learning environments for students with disabilities. Immediate start and in-person work provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum: teaching license and Colorado Special Education endorsement; consider transferring out-of-state credentials.
• Ideal: commitment to students of color, multilingual learners, and positive behavior supports.
• Endorsement requirement applies to Colorado-based roles; guidance on credential transfer available.

Responsibilities

• Be an IEP Case Manager: write data-driven IEPs, set goals, monitor progress, and coordinate team efforts.
• Ensure accommodations/modifications with general education staff and MTSS participation.
• Manage and develop a paraprofessional team.
• Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive content across 3–5 classes daily, depending on campus.
• Track student growth with diverse assessments to guide instruction.
• Promote positive culture and relationships with students and families.
• Pursue ongoing professional development with a focus on DEI.
• Contribute to school community with duties like student recruitment or tutoring.

Skills

IEP management

Team leadership

Family collaboration

Behavior intervention

Education

Teaching license

Colorado SPED Endorsement

Job description

DSST Public Schools is hiring a MI-A Center Program Special Education Teacher for Conservatory Green High School in Denver. The role leads IEP case management and a paraprofessional team, delivering targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction in center-based programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with general education staff and families, and commitment to inclusive, rigorous learning environments for students with disabilities. Immediate start and in-person work provided.