Teacher, Affective Needs

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado seeks a Teacher, Affective Needs to develop individualized practices for students with significant social and behavioral needs within IDEIA guidelines.

The role requires a Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement, practicum experience with Affective Needs students, and collaboration with staff, families and specialists. Starting salary ranges from $56,085 to $75,142, for 185 days, Exempt, 1.0 FTE.

Qualifications

• Holds valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.
• Minimum practicum experience with Affective Needs students.
• Training and experience in behavior methodology, psycho-educational teaching techniques and behavior analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for students with significant social/behavioral needs, based on IDEIA requirements.
• Design, implement and evaluate structured instructional and behavioral management programs for individual students.
• Maintain records of each student's instructional and behavioral management programs, and communicate with parents and staff.
• Coordinate and supervise paraprofessionals and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Education

Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Rose Stein International is a community of inquirers empowered to embrace curiosity, collaboration and diverse perspectives. Our journey lead us as global citizens to create a better world!

We strive to accomplish this mission through our candidacy with International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programs (PYP). As an IB World School it will allow us many opportunities to help our children grow. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programs of international education that share a powerful vision.

IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

ABOUT YOU

Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/24/2026

Teacher, Affective Needs

Annual Position

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1

Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non‑licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job‑specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of IDEIA. Utilize evidence‑based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. Take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students. An essential part of this position is to effectively organize and coordinate the responsibilities of multiple adults in the educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, implement and evaluate structured instructional and behavioral management programs for individual students.
• Provide educational opportunities, which are conducive to learning and appropriate to the interests and the emotional/development level of students.
• Incorporate knowledge of child development (to include language development), in instructional and affective program.
• Plan and implement appropriate affective and social skill development programs.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods for students. (Individual Education Plans).
• Facilitate transitional and integration programs through consultation and collaboration.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain records of each student's instructional and behavioral management programs, in collaboration with other program staff.
• Participate in reviews, staffing and recommendations for change of program of assigned students. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain files and data and prepare necessary reports as requested.
• Provide vocational training and work cooperatively with vocational rehabilitation and vocational education as appropriate.
• Utilize technological resources in instructional programming.
• Train and supervise classroom paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• Participate in those professional growth in‑services and academic college credit courses, which will increase the teacher's professional expertise.
• Complies with Special Education and district policies and procedures (e.g. Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Hold valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EQUIPMENT Minimum practicum experience at age/grade level with - Affective Needs students. Training emphasis in LD/PC preferred. Training and experience in the use of behavior methodology, psycho-educational teaching techniques and behavior analysis. Knowledge and implementation of cognitive approaches to social skill development and problem solving. Training and experience in educational assessment and prescriptive teaching. Demonstrated skills in working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team; facilitating integration/transition activities; consulting with professional staff and parents; and communicating effectively with outside agencies. Training and experience in coordination of inclusion of students into regular classrooms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.