HS Affective Needs SPED Teacher | Trauma-Informed Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Benefits package

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is hiring an Affective Needs Center-Based Special Education Teacher at Cole High School. This in-person, year-round role focuses on serving students with Serious Emotional Disabilities within a center-based program, employing trauma-informed practices to build trust and deliver targeted instruction.

You will lead IEPs as a case manager, collaborate with general educators, and supervise paraprofessionals while delivering rigorous curriculum and tracking student growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving students with disabilities
• Experience implementing trauma-informed education strategies
• Ability to collaborate with general education staff and families

Responsibilities

• Be an IEP Case Manager: write data-driven IEPs, develop goals, monitor progress, and celebrate progress with students’ teams.
• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications: collaborate with general education teachers to implement supports.
• Advocate for and champion diverse learners on the MTSS Team.
• Manage a Team: supervise and develop paraprofessionals.
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: teach aligned, culturally responsive instruction to 3–5 classes daily.
• Track and Support Student Growth: use assessments to guide instruction and growth.
• Promote Positive Culture: foster a unified, positive classroom culture and build trust with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: participate in regular coaching and DEI-focused growth.

Skills

Special Education

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Colorado teaching license with SPED endorsement

Job description

DSST Public Schools is hiring an Affective Needs Center-Based Special Education Teacher at Cole High School. This in-person, year-round role focuses on serving students with Serious Emotional Disabilities within a center-based program, employing trauma-informed practices to build trust and deliver targeted instruction.

You will lead IEPs as a case manager, collaborate with general educators, and supervise paraprofessionals while delivering rigorous curriculum and tracking student growth.