Special Education Teacher - Inclusive Impact

Scott Elementary School; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Recurring Pay

Stability Incentive

Extra days

Pay for Performance

Hard-to-Fill Bonus

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Scott Elementary in Colorado Springs. The role is a 1.0 FTE position for 187 days, with duties including designing inclusive instruction, planning standards-aligned lessons, and collaborating with staff and families to support student success.

The starting date is immediate. Salary follows the 2026-2027 Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule; FLSA status is Exempt, with the district offering comprehensive benefits as part of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License appropriate for assigned subject/grade level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices, assessment, and classroom management.
• Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, prior K-12 teaching experience, and/or bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other district-identified languages).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and District 11’s instructional vision.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Assess and monitor student learning using multiple data sources; maintain records per district policy.
• Create a positive learning environment with high expectations and effective classroom management.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff; communicate with families regularly.
• Engage in professional growth and school improvement; contribute to district initiatives.
• Model professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality in all duties.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with colleagues

Classroom management

Educational technology

Communication with families

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Valid Colorado Teaching License

Master’s degree (preferred)

K-12 teaching experience (preferred)

Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or other) (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Scott Elementary in Colorado Springs. The role is a 1.0 FTE position for 187 days, with duties including designing inclusive instruction, planning standards-aligned lessons, and collaborating with staff and families to support student success.

The starting date is immediate. Salary follows the 2026-2027 Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule; FLSA status is Exempt, with the district offering comprehensive benefits as part of a