SPED Life Skills Teacher

Lander Chamber of Co; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont County School District #1 is seeking a SPED Life Skills Teacher for Baldwin Creek Elementary. The role involves delivering instructional services to students with various handicapping conditions and adapting the curriculum to meet IEP goals.

The candidate must hold Wyoming certification in special education (or be eligible) with a bachelor’s degree, and be able to assist with daily living skills, safety, and independence. Strong collaboration with staff and families is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, Wyoming certification in special education with a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to transfer or restrain students; complete crisis intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to meet needs of students with handicapping conditions.
• Modify curriculum for special-needs students; teach daily living skills for independence.
• Instruct on hygiene, safety, and food preparation; use assistive devices and tech.
• Supervise paraprofessionals; coordinate with general ed teachers to meet IEP requirements.
• Complete required paperwork, monthly reports, and attend PD.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Paraprofessional supervision

Planning & trainings

Computer skills

Education

Wyoming certification in special education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
Lander, Wyoming
An Equal Opportunity Employer
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
October 14, 2026

POSITION: SPED Life Skills Teacher
LOCATION: Baldwin Creek Elementary
SALARY: $63,387 starting base salary; full benefits
CONTRACT: Full-time, 185-day contract
START DATE: As Soon As Possible
APPLY BY: Open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, Wyoming certification in special education with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Must be able to lift 50 pounds in order to transfer or restrain students and complete the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training. Other desired qualifications include: Ability to work well with students with cognitive disabilities and multiple disabilities; ability to work well with other teachers, staff, and parents; ability to supervise paraprofessionals; flexible; organized; able to take initiative; computer-skilled; willingness to participate in planning meetings and district trainings; and willingness to grow professionally.

DESCRIPTION: This position will provide quality instructional services to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions; modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies; instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation; employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory; provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms; supervise paraprofessionals; meet with general ed teachers to ensure that IEP-requirements are being met and to obtain information about student performance; meet all legal requirements and submit all required paperwork, documentation, monthly reports; and attend all required professional development activities and meetings.

Fremont County School District #1 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. FCSD#1 operates in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, ADA, and Section 504 may be referred to the Curriculum Director (who is also the Coordinator for the Of ice for Civil Rights), Fremont County School District 1, 863 Sweetwater, Lander, WY 82520 or telephone [phone]; the Wyoming Department of Education, Of ice for Civil Rights Coordinator, 122 W. 25 th Street, Suite E200, Cheyenne, WY 82002-2060, or telephone [phone]; or Of ice for Civil Rights, Denver Of ice: U.S. Department of Education; Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building,1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3482; Telephone: [phone];TDD: 800-877-8339; email: [emailprotected] . This information will be provided in an alternative format upon request.