Special Education Teacher

Mancos School District Region 6; Mancos (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mancos School District Region 6 in southwestern Colorado is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support a diverse PK-12 student population.

The district serves about 500 students, operates a four-day week, and emphasizes community, innovation, and balance. The role centers on IEP development, collaboration with staff and families, and maintaining an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent with a Special Education endorsement.
• Could obtain Special Education endorsement per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an IEP for each student on caseload and coordinate meetings.
• Collaborate with general education staff, service providers, students and parents.
• Supervise students and maintain a positive learning environment with proactive management.
• Lead annual, re-evaluation and initial IEP meetings with stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze data to guide eligibility determinations and IEP development.

Skills

IEP development

Data-driven

Collaboration

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

Colorado Teaching Certificate

Special Education endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Frontline SIS

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911673

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Mancos School District, nestled in southwest Colorado's Four Corners region between Durango and Cortez, is a small, diverse rural district serving approximately 500 PK-12 students. We operate on a four-day school week with bi-monthly professional learning Fridays, emphasizing community, innovation, and balance. Our focus is on knowing, supporting, and challenging every student to explore their interests and achieve their best. Staff thrive in a culture of trust and teamwork, supported by a collaborative leadership committed to growth. Surrounded by outdoor recreation, rich history, and a caring community, Mancos is a place to belong. Join us to make a difference in students' lives.

This is a part-time or full-time position.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Develop and implement an IEP for each student on the caseload, monitoring dates for compliance. Includes coordinating all IEP meetings, including annual, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and additional meetings for students on the caseload, and maintaining compliance with IEP implementation.
• Collaborate with the general education staff, San Juan BOCES service providers, students, and parents to plan and deliver specialized instruction, accommodations, and assessment aligned with IEPs
• Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning and least restrictive environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies.
• Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents.
• Schedule, plan, and lead annual, re-evaluation, and initial IEP meetings with BOCES Staff, parents, & teachers.
• Collect and analyze data using multiple assessment tools, formal and informal, to guide eligibility determinations and IEP development, including behavior planning.
• Responsible for progress monitoring of student growth and attainment of goals.
• Direct daily activities of paraeducators to support student needs, including developing daily schedules, providing training to perform job duties, modeling and providing guidance on instructional practices.
• Send home quarterly progress reports, with report cards, to parents informing them of their student’s progress.
• Consultation in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) schoolwide process.
• Participate in annual ESS training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent with a Special Education endorsement. (Mancos School District will consider candidates with the ability to obtain the Special Education endorsement).

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate English language skills
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes
• Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Student focused
• Ability to take notes
• Data driven

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Must pass various pre-employment background screenings; required at entry
• CPR and First Aid Certification; must acquire within 2 months
• CPI Training; must acquire within 2 months
• Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent with a Special Education endorsement.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment
• Microsoft and/or Google applications
• Desired knowledge of Student Information Systems (Frontline, etc)

Additional Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janet Fogel , HR Director
• 355 W Grand
• Mancos, Colorado 81328
• Phone: [phone] ext. 4556
• Email: [e-mail]