High School Special Education Teacher/Guide

STEAD; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

STEAD is seeking a Student Support Guide who is an educator and adolescent advocate. The role blends teaching with supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.

You will provide individualized instruction, teach in your specialty, support as a generalist educator, and design student-centered lessons using project-based and student-led approaches. You will monitor progress, maintain records, communicate with families, implement IEP/504 accommodations, supervise field trips,

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and appropriate state licensure/accreditation are required.
• A master's degree, prior teaching experience, and specialized experience working with secondary students are preferred.
• Positive, collaborative, organized, adaptable, and passionate about adolescents with strong communication, classroom management, problem-solving, and instructional skills.
• Experience with project-based and student-led learning is especially valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group academic instruction, remediation, enrichment, and mentoring.
• Teach in your area of specialty while contributing talents and interests across the broader school community.
• Support students as a generalist educator, helping them develop academic, organizational, social, and emotional skills.
• Design engaging, student-centered lessons using approaches such as project-based, collaborative, and student-led learning.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback, maintain records, and communicate with families and colleagues.
• Implement IEP and 504 accommodations and support individualized student learning plans.
• Supervise students in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips and special events.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, families, and school leadership to address academic and behavioral needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and safe school culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree and appropriate state licensure/accreditation

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Student Support Guide - Summary

The STEAD School is seeking a Student Support Guide who is both an educator and adolescent advocate. This role combines teaching expertise with a commitment to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.

The Student Support Guide will:

• Provide individual and small-group academic instruction, remediation, enrichment, and mentoring.
• Teach in their area of specialty while contributing talents and interests across the broader school community.
• Support students as a generalist educator, helping them develop academic, organizational, social, and emotional skills.
• Design engaging, student-centered lessons using approaches such as project-based, collaborative, and student-led learning.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback, maintain records, and communicate with families and colleagues.
• Implement IEP and 504 accommodations and support individualized student learning plans.
• Supervise students in classrooms, on campus, and during field trips and special events.
• Participate in Accelerator Week, Exhibition Nights, Student-Led Conferences, recruitment events, professional development, and school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, families, and school leadership to address academic and behavioral needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and safe school culture.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and appropriate state licensure/accreditation are required. A master's degree, prior teaching experience, and specialized experience working with secondary students are preferred.

The ideal candidate is positive, collaborative, organized, adaptable, and passionate about adolescents, with strong communication, classroom management, problem-solving, and instructional skills. Experience with project-based and student-led learning is especially valuable.

In short: This position is for an educator who wants to do more than teach a subject-someone who wants to know students, advocate for them, support their whole development, and contribute meaningfully to the STEAD community.

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and will require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

This employer utilizes E-Verify