Network Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend (75+ miles from DA)

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Network Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and IEP-driven services across multiple DSST schools in the Denver area. The role emphasizes high-quality inclusion, collaboration with school staff, and coordination with the Home Office SpEd Team.

The position is full-time, in-person, with relocation stipend for candidates from 75 miles or more from Denver.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Special Education Teacher at middle school or high school level.
• Bachelor's Degree with Colorado Special Education Endorsement; out-of-state credentials transfer info available.
• Belief in student success and ambitious post-secondary goals; commitment to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support students with disabilities across eligibility categories within DSST network.
• Create and implement IEPs, conduct evaluations, monitor progress and communicate with families and service providers.
• Provide instruction at large group, small group and individual levels; collaborate with general education staff for inclusion.
• Support school-based teams and HO SpEd in scheduling, minutes, and compliance with IEPs and evaluations.
• Travel between DSST schools as needed to deliver services and coverage.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and participate in coaching meetings.

Skills

Special Education expertise

IEP knowledge

Team collaboration

Anti-racist educator

Education

Bachelor's Degree with Colorado Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Position

Network Special Education Teacher

Location

Placed at one of our DSST school locations for rotating assignments. This is a fully in-person position (5 days a week).

Salary

$67,500-$82,400 based on years of aligned experience up to 6 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

Status & Start

Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position. Immediately.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Our Network SpEd Teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path.

DSST’s Network Special Education Teacher will play a critical role in ensuring all students with disabilities in the network receive high quality and legally defensible services as outlined in their Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

At the direction of the Home Office Special Education Team, this Teacher will support DSST schools during times when they are in need of additional capacity and/or expertise on their school-based Special Education Team.

Like all Special Education Teachers at DSST, the Network Special Education Teacher will serve students with disabilities from all eligibility categories.

This position may include teaching literacy, math, language skills, behavioral skills, daily living skills, and/or adaptive skills at both the Middle School and High School levels.

Our teachers provide instruction at the large group, small group and individual level, and collaborate with general education staff for successful inclusion of students.

Special Education Teachers also conduct evaluations, create and implement IEPs, monitor progress towards students’ goals, and communicate with families and related service providers.

Special Education Case Management & Specialized Instruction

• Spend, on average, 4 to 5 days per week in the school setting
• Coached and managed by a member of the HO SpEd team including bi-weekly/monthly coaching and development meetings
• At the direction of the Home Office Special Education Team, be assigned to schools throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all Special Education services are successfully implemented when schools are in need of additional capacity and/or expertise on their Special Education Team
• Assignment to a school could be for short (a week) or long (several months, or remainder of year) periods of time and could require supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week
• Providing specialized instruction and service minutes to students in alignment with their IEPs
• Creating and implementing IEPs and evaluations
• Progress monitoring of IEP goals
• Serving as a member of the school’s Special Education Team (attending team meetings, abiding by team expectations, etc.)
• Supporting Special Education Coordinators in leading the team to design and implement compliant and timely IEPs and evaluations
• Other supports as deemed necessary

Communication and Collaboration

While at a school setting, report to and communicate with the school-based Special Education Admin for direction on priorities, time management, progress of students and case management, etc.

Build relationships with members of the school leadership and Special Education Team at schools

Communicate with General Education Teachers, other Special Education Teachers and school leaders about schedules and priorities, student needs and progress, etc.

Communicate regularly with the Home Office SpEd Team as needed, communicate with families about student needs and progress.

Collaborate with school based Special Education Admin and HO SpEd Team to create and implement time bound school support project plans prior to an in school assignment. See many of our possible duties here.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ Years serving as a Special Education Teacher at the middle school or high school level
• Bachelor's Degree Has both a teaching license and a valid special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong candidates for the Network Special Education Support Teacher role should have a demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to a changing work environment, to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• 2+ Years experience in a teacher leader role (i.e. SpEd Coordinator, House/Department Lead)

Application Timeline

This is an evergreen position, meaning DSST Public Schools recruits for this role on an ongoing basis to support current and anticipated hiring needs across our network. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews as opportunities become available. For positions with a defined hiring timeline, the anticipated application deadline will be listed at the top of the job posting.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF

9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive. Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts. Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader. Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish. Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave. Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Employment Classification & PERA Participation

DSST Public Schools participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Unless otherwise stated in the position title or posting, all roles are full-time and are designated as PERA-covered positions. Candidates should review their individual circumstances and ensure they are able to accept employment in a PERA-covered role prior to applying.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, or genetic information. We also prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in any investigation or proceeding. DSST is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and may spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, or kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move 30 pounds and have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004.