Special Education Teacher [XT20] 2025/2026 Contract Year Only

Laramie County School District 1; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 86,000; Full time

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Job summary

Laramie County School District #1 is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time 185-day contract. The role focuses on facilitating student success in academic areas, developing lesson plans, and delivering instruction under established curricula.

The position collaborates with teachers, staff, and administrators to address instructional needs, monitors progress, and maintains compliance with state standards and IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Wyoming State Department of Education certificate, endorsement and Highly Qualified Status.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to address individualized learning plans.
• Administers developmental testing and assessments to inform IEPs.
• Communicates progress to parents/guardians and coordinates with home environment.
• Collaborates with instructional staff and administrators to meet objectives.
• Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and student workers as needed.
• Instructs students to improve academic success through defined courses of study.
• Manages student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitors progress toward goals and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Participates in IEP development and meetings.
• Maintains written records (grades, attendance, IEPs, evaluations).
• Responds to emergencies and inquiries from staff/parents.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Record keeping

Parent communication

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Job description

Full-Time: 185 Day Contract (Pro-rated for remaining days)
Monday - Friday
Salary: $53,250 minimum - $85,758 maximum base (Pro-rated for remaining days)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Laramie County School District #1
Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating student success in academic areas; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators inaddressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to the Building Principal.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations of student achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Advises students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues. Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, instructional groups, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, halls, lunchroom, commons, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors student progress towards goals for the purpose of making adjustments that ensure student success.
• Participates in the development of student IEPs measurable goals and objectives for the purpose of ensuring student access to the District Curriculum and instruction on State standards and benchmarks.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. professional, staff, department, IEP, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of written and/or electronic materials and records (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies. ABILITY is required to schedule several activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider several factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

Bachelors degree in job-related area.

Certificates

Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Certificate, endorsement and Highly Qualified Status

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Exempt