SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a SPED Teacher for Moderate Needs at South Ridge Elementary. The teacher delivers inclusive, individualized instruction for PK-12 students with moderate needs, integrating technology and collaborating with families and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, Colorado READ Act designation (or eligibility), and the Colorado Special Education Generalist License. The position is regular, full-time, 40 hours per week with a 1.0 FTE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Colorado READ Act designation (or eligibility via the Colorado Dept. of Education).
• Colorado Department of Education Special Education Generalist License.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior by enforcing rules and procedures.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities for active learning.
• Organize and implement instructional program guiding students to fulfill potential.
• Maintain records of students’ progress and prepare required reports.
• Support counseling and extracurricular activities; attend meetings with parents and staff.
• Utilize technology to provide diverse learning materials and monitor student progress.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Written communication

Oral communication

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs

Job Description:

Moderate needs programs in the Douglas County School District serve students across all levels (PK-12) who benefit from universal and targeted special education services. Moderate needs teachers are responsible for the provision of an individualized service delivery model that primarily utilizes inclusive practices through a combination of special education support provided in and outside of the general classroom environment. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction, the assimilation of technology into the learning environment, and the ability to individualize instruction based on cognitive, social, emotional, and adaptive functioning. Additionally, applicants should have demonstrated knowledge of child development, behavior management in the context of a general classroom or small group environment, consultation, and developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents. Further, applicants should have demonstrated effective case management skills, effective written and oral communication skills, knowledge and expertise with developing and maintaining IEPs, the ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents, demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families,and demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member and a team facilitator.

Responsibilities:

Teachers are responsible for managing 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 applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

You would maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

Our teachers are integral parts of their 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.

You would 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.

Certifications:

Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education, Special Education Generalist License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

South Ridge Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range:

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

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 19, 2027