Inspiring K-5 SPED Teacher: Life Skills & Inclusion

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Optional dental and vision insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

RE-1 Valley School District seeks a Kindergarten–5th grade Special Education Teacher focused on Significant Support Needs to support students with moderate to severe disabilities. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, functional life skills, communication development, behavior support, and collaboration to ensure access to the general education setting.

The candidate should be collaborative, patient, and committed to helping every child reach their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education; required preferred.
• Colorado teaching license or active licensure process with Special Education endorsement.
• Substitute teaching license if the full license is not completed.
• Experience with students with significant cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP development and compliance requirements.
• Experience with functional curriculum and life skills instruction preferred.
• Knowledge of AAC systems preferred.
• CPI or crisis intervention training required.
• Experience collaborating with related service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instruction aligned to IEP goals and functional life skills.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, school psychologist).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA/IDEA requirements.
• Support MTSS and problem-solving teams.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiation

Data collection

Behavior support

Education

Special Education degree

Colorado teaching license

Colorado Substitute License

Job description

RE-1 Valley School District seeks a Kindergarten–5th grade Special Education Teacher focused on Significant Support Needs to support students with moderate to severe disabilities. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, functional life skills, communication development, behavior support, and collaboration to ensure access to the general education setting.

The candidate should be collaborative, patient, and committed to helping every child reach their fullest potential.