Secondary Special Education Teacher — Full Benefits & PERA

Roaring Fork School District; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental coverage

Paid leave

PERA retirement enrollment

TSA options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Roaring Fork School District in Colorado is inviting applications for full-time Secondary Special Education Teachers (SSN and MMN) for the 2026-27 school year. The district emphasizes licensure in Special Education and 185-day work with a 1.0 FTE.

Salary ranges from $54,000 to about $82,320, with benefits including district-paid health, retirement via PERA, TSA options, and paid leave. RFSD serves Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt with about 5,600 students across 13 schools.

Qualifications

• Full Colorado state licensure in Special Education or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Availability for 185 days per year and 8 hours per day.

Skills

Special Education

Colorado Licensure

Job description

Roaring Fork School District (RFSD)

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Roaring Fork School District (RFSD)

The Roaring Fork School District is currently seeking applications for full-time Secondary Special Education Teachers (SSN and MMN) in anticipation of hiring needs for the 2026-27 school year.

Position Overview

Viable candidates will receive regular updates as our hiring process progresses and specific building openings arise. This position requires a full state licensure in Special Education or the ability to obtain it and works 185 days per year.

Compensation

• Salary Range: Starting at $54,000, with higher compensation for experienced candidates (up to approximately $82,320).
• Salary Note: The annual salary is based on a full-time equivalent (FTE) of 1.0, working 8 hours per day. Positions that are less than full FTE will be prorated accordingly.
  
  

Benefits

RFSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Full district-paid health benefits
• Voluntary vision and dental coverage
• Paid leave
• Enrollment in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with district contributions
• Tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) options
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  
  

About Roaring Fork School District

Located in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley, serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt, RFSD encompasses 13 schools and serves approximately 5,600 students. We believe that our teachers are our most valuable asset, and we foster an environment that encourages teacher input in decision-making.

Our Schools Offer

• Collaborative leadership
• Small class sizes (average of 21 students)
• A competitive and progressive salary schedule
• Access to affordable housing programs
• A strong culture of self-care and well-being
  
  

Diversity is a strength at RFSD, and our staff is dedicated to making a positive impact on students from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Join Our Team

Discover why our teachers love working at Roaring Fork Schools. To learn more, please watch our video: Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools?.

We look forward to receiving your application!