Special Education Teacher - Center Lead (2027 - 2028 School Year)

Denver School of Science and Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Center Lead Special Education Teacher for the 2027-28 school year. You will lead specialized instruction and IEP case management for diverse learners, supervising paraprofessionals and collaborating with families, general education teachers, and related service providers.

Based in multiple DSST locations across Denver and Aurora, the role starts in late July 2027 and includes a relocation stipend for candidates moving 75 miles or more to Denver.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IEPs and data-driven IEP development.
• Strong collaboration with families, general education teachers, and service providers.
• Proven ability to supervise paraprofessionals and coordinate supports.

Responsibilities

• Lead individualized instruction aligned with IEPs and program needs.
• Manage IEPs: develop goals, monitor progress, coordinate services.
• Lead and develop paraprofessionals to ensure high-quality student support.
• Promote student independence and access through accommodations and supports.

Skills

IEP case management

Special Education

Collaboration with families

Paraprofessional supervision

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027-28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - Center Lead | 2027-28 School Year

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. View current openings. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season.

SALARY : $64,000-$82,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver!

STATUS : Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

START : Late July 2027, beginning with dedicated Special Education new-hire training. View the school-year calendar.

Lead with Purpose. Build Independence. Help Every Student Thrive.

At DSST Public Schools, we believe every student deserves an exceptional education that recognizes their strengths, celebrates their progress, and prepares them for their most ambitious future.

As a Center Lead Special Education Teacher , you'll lead specialized instruction and IEP case management for students with diverse and significant learning needs. You'll develop individualized academic, behavioral, communication, and life-skills instruction while supervising paraprofessionals and collaborating closely with families, general education teachers, and related service providers.

Why Lead a Center Program at DSST?

• Inclusion Is a Shared Commitment: At DSST, inclusion is a value we put into action across every school. Special Education teachers partner with general education colleagues and school leaders to ensure students with disabilities are known, valued, and meaningfully included in their school communities.
• Lead a Collaborative Support Team: Supervise and develop paraprofessionals while working alongside families, service providers, and general education teachers to coordinate individualized student supports.
• Receive Specialized Coaching & Support: Benefit from instructional coaching, Special Education-specific professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with SpEd educators across DSST.

Our Center Programs

• Cross-Categorical: Grade-level academic instruction, executive functioning, and personal development for students with a variety of disabilities.
• Affective Needs: Individualized academic and social-emotional instruction for students with significant social, emotional, or behavioral support needs.
• Multi-Intensive: Functional academics, adaptive skills, vocational development, and independence for students with intellectual disabilities.
• Autism Center: Individualized instruction and behavioral supports, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, to develop communication, learning, and independence.
• Multi-Intensive Severe: Functional communication, self-care, and independence-focused instruction for students with multiple disabilities and extensive support needs.
• 18-21 Transition: Community-based instruction, vocational skills, employment preparation, and independent living support for young adults with disabilities.

Our Talent Team will discuss available Center Program assignments, campus locations, and your preferences during the hiring process.

See Special Education in Action at DSST!

Day in the Life: Multi-Intensive Center Program : Get a firsthand look at how DSST educators support students in developing academic and independent living skills.

Day in the Life: Autism Center Program : Explore individualized instruction and student supports in one of DSST's Autism Centers.

Learn More About Special Education at DSST : Discover our continuum of services, specialized professional development, and commitment to inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Lead Individualized Instruction: Plan and deliver specialized academic, behavioral, communication, and life-skills instruction aligned with student IEPs and program needs.
• Manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Develop data-driven IEPs, establish goals, monitor progress, and coordinate appropriate services and supports.
• Lead & Develop Paraprofessionals: Supervise, coach, and coordinate a team of paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality student support.
• Promote Student Independence & Access: Implement individualized accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and instructional strategies that help students build skills and participate m