Special Education Center Based Teacher, Field Elementary School

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

403(b)/401(k)/457(b) retirement plans

PERA retirement

Leave and professional development

Zusammenfassung

Littleton Public Schools, located near downtown Denver, seeks a Special Education Center Based Teacher for Field Elementary School. This 1.0 FTE position is part of the Learning Support Services Department and focuses on students with range of special education needs.

Qualified applicants must be properly licensed as Professional Educators in Colorado and ready to collaborate with families, related service providers, and district staff to implement IEPs and provide high-quality instruction

Qualifikationen

• Licensed as Professional Educator per Colorado Dept. of Education.
• Experience in special education center-based settings preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in order to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through professional learning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measures and methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

Co-teaching

Lesson planning

IEP development

Ausbildung

Colorado Professional Educator license

Jobbeschreibung

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Littleton Public Schools

Special Education Center Based Teacher, Field Elementary School JobID: 14078

• Position Type: Special Education Licensed/ Special Education Center Based Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location: Field Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Special Education Center Based Teacher, Field Elementary School - 1.0 FTE

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtownDenver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Field Elementary School's Center Based program is a part of our Learning Support Services Department, serving students with a range of special educationneeds (moderate-significant). Qualified applicants will demonstrateprogram leadership skills which include effective paraprofessional supervision and scheduling, development and implementation of IEPs, coordination of a multi-disciplinary team including related service providers and partnerships with families, communityagencies and district personnel.

Expectationsinclude strong communication and collaboration, attention to detail and hands-on modeling of skills. Case management and instructional duties will be delivered in a manner that is consistent with district guidance and standards. Instructional models include co-teaching, individual and small group instruction and consultation within general education to ensure the implementation of accommodations to ensure students receiveaccess to their least restrictive environment.

DUTIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials which facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods in orderto meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learningmaterials, technologies and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturallyrelevant instruction;create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods ofassessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals and engage and encouragelearners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secureand respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positivemanner; convey reminders, rules and expectations with consistency and equity, whilerecognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school-wide goals through professionallearning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measuresand methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development asrequired by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE

WORK YEAR

187 contract days (district educator calendar)

FTE: 1.0

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• employee assistance program;
• 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans;
• various leave and professional development programs.
• Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).
• For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits