SPED Teacher: Empower Students in Data-Driven Classrooms

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

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You’ll design individualized plans and collaborate with families and school teams.

The role emphasizes PBIS framework, smaller class sizes, and data-driven instruction; salary range USD 60,000–65,000 per year, with benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential for 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 socioeconomic 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

Adaptability

Commitment to learning

Flexibility

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with diverse needs in in-district classrooms and standalone schools. You’ll design individualized plans and collaborate with families and school teams.

The role emphasizes PBIS framework, smaller class sizes, and data-driven instruction; salary range USD 60,000–65,000 per year, with benefits and professional development.