Special Education Teacher

Moffat County School District; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Moffat County School District is seeking a motivated Special Education Teacher for Moffat County High School. The role focuses on developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities, collaborating with parents and staff to monitor progress and ensure compliant reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Colorado teaching license endorsed for Special Education, with competitive placement on the certified salary schedule starting at $51,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Familiar with working with at-risk populations and associated interventions.
• Familiar with State and Federal IEP reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' skills with parents and teachers to determine needs and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitor progress and update IEPs as needed.
• Teach and mentor students one-on-one, in small groups, or as a class.
• Organize activities aligned to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals and staff working with students with disabilities.
• Maintain records and reports as required by administration.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado Teaching License / Special Education.

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Special Ed Teacher


• Date Posted: 7/28/2026


• Location: Moffat County High School


• Date Available: August 2026

Category

High School Teacher/Special Education

Location

Moffat County High School

Date of Availability

August 2026

Date Closing

Open until filled

Description

Moffat County School District is looking for a motivated, caring, and enthusiastic person to fill a Special Education Teacher position at Moffat County High School.

Salary

Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and teaching experience. Base salary starting at $51,000.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum requirement – Bachelor's degree(B.A.) from an accredited four year college or university. Should be familiar with working with at risk populations and associated interventions. Familiar with State and Federal IEP reporting requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Eligible or already in possession of a Colorado Teaching License/certificate endorsed in Special Education.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Along with parents and classroom teachers the Special Education teacher will assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for each student based on their specific needs and abilities. Monitor the progress of these programs and update them as needed.


• Teach and mentor students one on one, in small groups, or as a class.


• Organize and assign activities to students based on their individual needs and learning abilities.


• Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals and staff who work with individuals with disabilities.


• Develop clear success criteria that is used as an instructional tool for students.


• Communicate clearly with students, parents, administration, and colleagues.


• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Attends staff meetings and in-service training programs and serves on staff committees as required.


• Maintains records and makes such reports as required and directed by the administration.


• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The employee supervises students in the class, para professionals, and volunteers.

Benefits

• PERA retirement


• health insurance


• paid time off


• short and long term disability


• other optional benefit elections

Additional Information

*Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, [e-mail].

En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito: Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6410, [e-mail].