TCH - Teacher - Special Education Mild/Mod

Adams County School District 14; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County School District 14 seeks a Teacher - Special Education Mild/Mod to provide specialized instruction, IEP development, and case management for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, teachers, and support staff to promote academic growth and social-emotional development.

The teacher will work in assigned building (Alsup Elementary) with inclusive practices, MTSS interventions, and data-driven planning to ensure access to grade-level standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Colorado Special Education Generalist endorsement or license within 30 days of hire.
• Experience providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Bilingual Endorsement preferred.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that reflect district curriculum and accommodations.
• Plan instructional strategies and use MTSS interventions to support all learners.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with general education staff to align instruction with standards.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide specially designed instruction in various settings (resource, co-teaching, inclusive).

Skills

Special education

IEP development

MTSS interventions

Family collaboration

Regular attendance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TCH - Teacher - Special Education Mild/Mod JobID: 8295

• Position Type: Teacher (Elementary)/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Alsup Elementary School

TEACHER

TEACHER (SPECIAL EDUCATION MILD/MOD)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Teacher - Special Education Mild/Mod

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

LOCATION:

Assigned Building

DAYS:

188

CALENDAR

B

JOB ID & DATE:

TCH-30 | June, 2026

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher – Mild/Moderate Needs provides specialized instruction, intervention, and case management services to students with disabilities who require specially designed instruction in order to access and make progress in the general education curriculum. The teacher collaborates with families, educators, and support staff to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and promote student independence, academic achievement, and social-emotional growth. All employees of the district are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, utilize feedback to improve instructional performance, and commit to championing the needs of our students.

Mild/Moderate Needs Specific

A successful Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and individualized supports to students with disabilities in resource, co-teaching, and inclusive educational settings. The teacher promotes access to grade-level standards while fostering independence, self-advocacy, academic growth, and successful participation in school and community environments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

License / Certification Required

Must possess or qualify and receive within 30 days of hire for a Colorado Special Education Generalist endorsement or license appropriate to assignment.

CPI, Safety Care, or district-approved de-escalation training preferred.

Teachers assigned to grades K-3 must meet all Colorado READ Act training and evidence-based reading instruction requirements established by the Colorado Department of Education.

Teachers serving dually identified multilingual learners may be required to hold, obtain, or work toward a CLDE endorsement consistent with district and state requirements.

Must submit fingerprints through Adams 14's district-coordinated employment background check process, even if previously fingerprinted for CDE licensure. Employment is contingent upon the District's review of the results in accordance with applicable law and District policy.

Work Experience Required

• Experience providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Experience with inclusive practices, co-teaching, and MTSS interventions preferred.
• Experience collaborating with general education staff and families preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards
• Bilingual Endorsement preferred
• Regular attendance is essential

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students.Design instructional activities which enhance the objectives and which reflect an interdisciplinary/thematic approach to teaching.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the district, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Implement Tier I instructional practices aligned with core academic standards, and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to identify students in need of additional support and deliver targeted Tier II interventions within the MTSS framework.
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Deliver specially designed instruction based upon identified disability-related needs and individual student learning profiles.
• Utilize progress monitoring data to adjust instructional strategies and interventions.

Special Education Services

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA, ECEA, and district requirements.
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students and coordinate special education services.
• Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with student IEP goals and objectives.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and communicate progress to families and educational teams.
• Coordinate and participate in annual reviews, reevaluations, eligibility meetings, manifestation determinations, and transition planning activities as required.
• Collaborate with related service providers, general education staff, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant records, documentation, progress reports, and service logs.
• Ensure accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids, and services are implemented consistently across educational settings.
• Support transition planning activities and postsecondary readiness goals for students as required by age and disability-related needs.

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives through ongoing collection and analysis of student performance data.
• Support development of student self-advocacy, independence, and transition readiness skills.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct / student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communications

• Establish and maintain professional communication with families, students, colleagues, related service providers, outside agencies, and community partners regarding student progress and educational programming.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.