Mild/Moderate SPED Teacher — IEP Leader + Signing Bonus

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation stipend

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school. The role emphasizes leading IEP case management, delivering rigorous content, and coordinating accommodations within MTSS.

This in-person position supports diverse learners and collaborates with general education partners to foster inclusive learning environments. The ideal candidate holds a Colorado teaching license with a Special Education endorsement, and is committed to professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience as an IEP case manager with data-driven IEPs and progress monitoring.
• Ability to implement accommodations and modifications with MTSS framework.
• Experience supervising paraprofessionals 1:1 support, when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Be an IEP Case Manager: manage a portfolio of students, write data-driven IEPs, monitor progress, and celebrate student growth with teams.
• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications by partnering with general education teachers and MTSS teams.
• Manage a Support Team by supervising paraprofessionals as 1:1 support per IEP.
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content using DSST curriculum in co-taught settings.
• Track and Support Student Growth by monitoring performance using various assessment tools.
• Promote Positive Culture and honor students’ cultural identities in class and school culture.
• Pursue Professional Development with focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community through recruitment and after-school tutoring and other duties.

Skills

IEP Case Management

Collaborative teamwork

Data-driven decisions

Culturally responsive teaching

Education

Colorado teaching license

Colorado Special Education Endorsement

Job description

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school. The role emphasizes leading IEP case management, delivering rigorous content, and coordinating accommodations within MTSS.

This in-person position supports diverse learners and collaborates with general education partners to foster inclusive learning environments. The ideal candidate holds a Colorado teaching license with a Special Education endorsement, and is committed to professional growth