SPED Teacher - ECE Teacher (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a SPED Teacher - ECSE for the 2026-27 school year at Pine Grove Elementary. This one-year assignment supports our world-class education mission and offers a full-time schedule (40 hours per week) across 185 work days.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Special Education and a Colorado Teaching License. Salary ranges from $62,150 to $131,345 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education (Required)
• Colorado Teaching License (or eligible)
• Experience with SPED/ECSE preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Serve as an integral part of the school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Student assessment

Behavior discipline

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ECSE

Job description

Job Posting Title

SPED Teacher - ECE Teacher (One Year Only 26-27 School Year)

Job Description

Douglas County School District recognizes that the world has changed quickly, and DCSD is committed to providing each student with a World-Class Education. This means that our students will be able to compete against students across the nation and the world for the most sought-after careers. As a district with strong traditions of innovation, excellence and economic efficiency, we are the ideal organization to design and implement a new system that responds to the convergence of recommendations for change in education. Our teachers are a strong part of this commitment!

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting; occasional bending, squatting, or standing
• May require travel around district using personal vehicle

Environmental Demands

• Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise in classroom, common and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Serve as an integral part of the school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Utilize new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever-changing and strategic environment. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Certifications

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Special Education (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Pine Grove Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

Yes

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 26, 2027