TEACHER, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MILD/MODERATE NEEDS, 9TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Special Education teacher to adapt lessons and provide instruction across subjects for students with mild to moderate disabilities. The role involves assessment, behavior management, and implementing individualized plans in a supportive learning environment.

Applicants should hold a Colorado teaching license and meet physical demands. Live in Colorado and contribute to a diverse, equity-focused district committed to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (required).
• Master's degree required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license (CDE).
• Experience with young special needs students preferred.
• Experience with diversity of the District community preferred.
• Live in Colorado permanently.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans across subjects, aligning with district standards.
• Administers and interprets assessments (formal and informal).
• Supervises and reinforces classroom behavior per policy.
• Prep lessons and adapt materials to meet diverse needs; communicate clear objectives.
• Provide daily living assistance and operate adaptive technology as trained; assist with mobility as needed.
• May participate in extra-duty activities such as coaching or tutoring per agreements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree (Concurrent Enrollment)

Colorado teaching license (CDE)

Experience with young special needs students

Commitment to equity and inclusive education

Job description

About this job:

Special Education (SPED) Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities. Notice to Applicants: This vacancy is at a school designated as an “Innovation School.” For more information, please contact the school and/or DCTA.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here (https://5il.co/2nhe9) for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/3200) for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes .
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129), health and wellness benefits (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397), and PERA Retirement (http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retire).

What You'll Do:

• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
• Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates to students clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
• Provides daily living (e.g.; toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions and as trained and directed; operates, monitors, and performs maintenance of adaptive technology and equipment; and lifts and transports students using appropriate equipment and lifting technique.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing) (CDE) teaching license. Click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15L2dOj5BW_ZOc-FZDn0lcT1N2AnHkqD0/view?usp=drive_link) for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• Experience working with young special needs students and their parents preferred.
• Experience working with young special needs children who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands (https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf) of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun