Special Education Center Based Teacher, Field Elementary School

Littleton Public Schools; United States; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

PERA retirement

403(b) plan

Paid leave and professionaldevelopment

Descripción de la vacante

Littleton Public Schools invites qualified candidates to join Field Elementary School as a Special Education Center Based Teacher (1.0 FTE). The program serves students with moderate to significant needs, requiring leadership in scheduling, IEP development, and collaboration with families and related service providers.

Expect strong communication, attention to detail, and hands-on instruction using co-teaching, small group, and consultative models to ensure access to least restrictive

Formación

• Proper licensure as a Professional Educator per Colorado Department of Education.
• Experience leading paraprofessional supervision and scheduling preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and materials; monitor progress and adapt delivery.
• Promote high expectations and culturally relevant instruction in a welcoming classroom.
• Develop instructional practices and assessments to support rigorous goals.

Conocimientos

Communication

Collaboration

IEP development

Classroom management

Co-teaching

Educación

Colorado teaching licensure

Descripción del empleo

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 a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful 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 accordingto 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:

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits