Special Education Teacher - Small Classes, Growth & Impact

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in Colorado Springs. You will plan individualized lessons, collaborate with school teams and families, and apply SESI's PBIS framework to foster safe, inclusive classrooms.

The role emphasizes small class sizes, ongoing professional growth, and hands-on training. A Bachelor's degree and valid teaching credential are required, along with commitment to learning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

Skills

Commitment to learning

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in Colorado Springs. You will plan individualized lessons, collaborate with school teams and families, and apply SESI's PBIS framework to foster safe, inclusive classrooms.

The role emphasizes small class sizes, ongoing professional growth, and hands-on training. A Bachelor's degree and valid teaching credential are required, along with commitment to learning,