SPED Moderate Needs (Temporary) JobID: 12857

Mesa-County-Valley-School-District-51; Colorado; On-site; USD 51,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking a SPED Generalist to support students with moderate disabilities at Bookcliff Middle School. You will provide specially designed instruction, develop IEP-based services, and collaborate with general and special education staff, families, and service providers to promote inclusion and progress.

The position emphasizes instructional planning, progress monitoring, and compliance with federal/state regulations, with a focus on equity, ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education Special Education Generalist endorsement required.
• Quality Behavior Solutions (QBS) certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning and Delivery: plan and implement instructional programs aligned to IEPs.
• IEP Implementation and Student Progress: monitor IEP goals and progress with data.
• Learning Environment and Student Support: maintain structured, safe learning environment; supervise behavior.
• Collaboration and Communication: engage families and staff; participate in IEP meetings.
• Staff Coordination and Scheduling: direct paraprofessional staff and scheduling to meet IEP needs.
• Professional Responsibilities: participate in required trainings and document compliance.
• Other Duties: additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Special Education

IEP implementation

Collaboration

Data collection & progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado CDE Special Education Generalist endorsement

QBS certification within 60 days

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesa County Valley School District 51

• Position Type:
  Special Education - Certified/ Teacher, SPED Generalist
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  Bookcliff Middle School
  (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date:
  10/22 or open until fill

Description: SPED - Moderate Needs (Temporary)

Job Summary: Operating under the general direction of the Building Leader and the Director of Special Education, this position serves as a collaborative member of the special education team and provides specially designed instruction and consultation for students with moderate disabilities within a continuum of services model. The position works closely with general and special education teachers, families, and service providers to support inclusive practices, implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and deliver evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional instruction. This role emphasizes collaboration, consultation, and instructional support across general and special education settings while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district special education requirements.

Job Responsibility Description

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Plan, develop, and implement instructional programs aligned to district curriculum and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide instruction in whole-group, small-group, and individualized settings to meet a wide range of student learning and behavioral needs.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning activities to support student progress.
• Deliver instruction using district-approved, evidence-based practices in literacy, mathematics, behavior, and social-emotional learning.
• Modify and adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and activities to support student access and participation in general education settings.

IEP Implementation and Student Progress

• Implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including goals, objectives, accommodations, transition plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), in collaboration with the IEP team.
• Consistently collect, analyze, and document student academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress using formal, informal, and curriculum-based measures.
• Use progress monitoring data to evaluate student growth, determine effectiveness of interventions, and guide instructional and behavioral adjustments.
• Adjust instructional strategies, supports, and services based on student data and progress monitoring.

Learning Environment and Student Support

• Establish and maintain a structured, supportive learning environment that maximizes instructional time and promotes student safety and well‑being.
• Supervise student behavior and implement discipline in accordance with district policies and IEPs.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate regularly with families and staff regarding student progress, needs, and services.
• Provide consultation and instructional support to general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, and intervention strategies aligned with student IEPs.
• Participate in team, building-level, and IEP meetings.

Staff Coordination and Scheduling

• Provide instructional direction and daily work guidance to assigned paraprofessional staff to support student learning and service delivery.
• Support student and staff scheduling to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and service delivery.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional learning, meetings, and required conferences.
• Complete all required special education documentation in accordance with federal and state law, district policy, and established timelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity, student diversity, family engagement, and professional standards.

Other Duties

• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed/requested.

Education and Experience

Acceptable demonstration of acceptable education and/or experience will be at the sole discretion of the District.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educator License with Special Education Generalist endorsement or other applicable endorsement
• Quality Behavior Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Working Conditions: 190 days / year

Selection Procedure: Position is posted temporary for the 2026-27 school year

Salary & Benefits: Teacher Base Pay Salary Schedule Range: $50,765 - $105,998 based on one (1) FTE at one hundred eighty eight (188) days.

Hiring Range for External Candidates: $50,765 - $87,145 Teachers are initially placed according to experience. Teachers new to the District may be granted up to 15 years of experience, provided the experience occurred within the last 20 years in accordance with the MVEA Agreement.

View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits

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