Elementary Special Education: Moderate Needs Specialist

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Teacher Compensation

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

A premier educational institution in Denver is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide individual instruction to students with a range of needs. The candidate will develop and implement tailored lesson plans, monitor student progress, and collaborate with staff and families to promote student success. A Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license are required. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are part of the package, supporting the continuous growth of every learner.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license.
• Experience working with young special needs students preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute individualized lesson plans.
• Administer and interpret individualized educational assessments.
• Counsel students to support achievement.
• Monitor and enforce rules of conduct.
• Prepare and grade tests to evaluate student progress.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Effective verbal and written communication

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license

Master's Degree for Concurrent Enrollment positions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A premier educational institution in Denver is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide individual instruction to students with a range of needs. The candidate will develop and implement tailored lesson plans, monitor student progress, and collaborate with staff and families to promote student success. A Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license are required. Comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment are part of the package, supporting the continuous growth of every learner.