Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fertility and adoption support

Educator-focused mental-health care

Six weeks of paid parental leave

Relocation support (75+ miles from DTN

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for the 2026-2027 school year, with immediate start. This full-time, in-person role offers relocation assistance for applicants within 75 miles of Denver.

The position requires a Colorado Special Education endorsement and a valid teaching license, with benefits and a comprehensive total rewards package. You will partner with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications and deliver rigorous,

Qualifications

• Liaise with general education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications.
• IEP case management and data-driven IEP writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as IEP Case Manager for a portfolio of students, writing data-driven IEPs and monitoring progress.
• Deliver targeted academic and behavioral interventions in collaboration with families and teachers.
• Ensure accommodations/modifications are applied; participate on MTSS team.
• Teach rigorous, culturally responsive content in co-taught settings.
• Support student recruitment, after-school tutoring, and additional duties as needed.

Job description

## Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]****POSITION**:** Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate Setting)****LOCATION:**** Hiring at multiple locations. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.****SALARY**:** $62,000-$80,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!****STATUS**:** Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person positionOur Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path. Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST .****Be an IEP Case Manager:**** Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student's team of teachers and family along the way.****Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications**:** Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency. Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.****Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content:**** In partnership with your general education teaching partner(s), utilize DSST's curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content in co-taught/push-in settings.****Track and Support Student Growth:**** Prioritize students' intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.****Contribute to School Community:**** Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, after school tutoring, etc...****Minimum:**** Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.****Ideal:**** Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students. Experience in teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in the areas of academic, communication, executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional regulation.**Please note: The DSST Talent Team replies to every application. If you haven't heard from us by the indicated timeline, please check your spam folder first. If you don't see an email there, reach out to us at** **[e-mail]****. We're committed to providing an exceptional candidate experience.*** **Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits:** Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.* **Growth & Opportunity:** Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.* **Rewards & Recognition:** Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.* **Whole Human Wellness:** Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.* **Thriving in Colorado:** Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.