SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs

Dcsdk12; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a SPED Teacher for Moderate Needs at South Ridge Elementary. The role focuses on inclusive practices within PK-12, delivering individualized services and coordinating IEPs, with emphasis on behavior support and collaboration with families and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Special Education license; Colorado READ Act designation is preferred. The schedule is 40 hours per week with benefits and a competitive salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and Special Education licensure.
• Colorado READ Act designation or ability to obtain it.
• Experience with IEP development and implementation; strong written/oral communication.
• Ability to manage behavior and adapt instruction to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Manage student behavior in the classroom per school rules using planned procedures.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities fostering active learning and clear objectives.
• Maintain accurate progress records and complete required reports.
• Participate in meetings with department, school staff, and parents; support extracurricular activities.
• Incorporate technology to deliver learning materials and monitor student performance.
• Collaborate with team members to support students and families.

Skills

Instructional planning

IEPs

Case management

Written and oral communication

Collaboration

Technology integration

Behavior management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado READ Act designation (preferred/license)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

SPED Teacher - Moderate Needs### SPED Teacher - Moderate NeedsApply: South Ridge Elementary: Full time: Posted 15 Days Ago: Req-00083195## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **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.## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## 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 HireLicensed 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