Mild/Moderate SpEd Teacher — IEP Leader

DSST Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

DSST Public Schools in Denver, CO seeks a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school settings, in-person. You will manage IEPs, coordinate with general education peers, and deliver targeted academic and behavioral supports.

Ideal candidates hold Colorado teaching licensure with a Special Education endorsement. We value equity, culturally responsive instruction, and collaboration with families, staff, and MTSS teams to foster student growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a Colorado teaching license and an active Special Education endorsement.
• Experience serving students with disabilities and diverse backgrounds is ideal.
• Knowledge of MTSS and collaboration with general education teachers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IEP case manager for a portfolio of students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations/modifications.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to students.
• Deliver rigorous, culturally responsive content in co-taught settings.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet goals.
• Foster positive classroom culture and family partnerships.
• Engage in ongoing professional development focusing on equity and inclusion.

Skills

IEP Case Management

Collaboration with Gen Ed

MTSS participation

Data-driven instruction

Education

Colorado teaching license

Special Education endorsement

Job description

DSST Public Schools in Denver, CO seeks a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school settings, in-person. You will manage IEPs, coordinate with general education peers, and deliver targeted academic and behavioral supports.

Ideal candidates hold Colorado teaching licensure with a Special Education endorsement. We value equity, culturally responsive instruction, and collaboration with families, staff, and MTSS teams to foster student growth.