Severe Needs - Special Education Teacher (One-Semester)

Cherry Creek Schools; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado is seeking a Severe Needs Teacher to develop and deliver coursework supporting students with affective and severe needs. The role includes Autism, BD, SED, and transition programming across multiple settings, with a focus on individualized instruction and data-driven progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Colorado teaching license with a special education endorsement and Crisis Prevention Intervention training, and is prepared to collaborate with staff, families,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited program.
• Colorado Department of Education teaching license required.
• Colorado Special Education Teacher endorsement required for assigned program.
• Biennial Crisis Prevention Intervention training is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Develop and implement individualized instruction plans and curricula.
• Administer, edit, and grade assignments and assessments.
• Design varied assessment tasks and provide data-driven feedback.
• Create a classroom environment that supports instruction and manages behavior.
• Monitor student growth and maintain progress documentation.
• Communicate student progress with parents and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve outcomes.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CDE teaching license

Special Education endorsement

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado is seeking a Severe Needs Teacher to develop and deliver coursework supporting students with affective and severe needs. The role includes Autism, BD, SED, and transition programming across multiple settings, with a focus on individualized instruction and data-driven progress.

The ideal candidate holds a Colorado teaching license with a special education endorsement and Crisis Prevention Intervention training, and is prepared to collaborate with staff, families,