TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER PROGRAM - MULTI-INTENSIVE, 9TH-12TH GRADE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive teacher compensation

PERA retirement

Health and wellness benefits

Time off

Zusammenfassung

Denver Public Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher to lead a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders. You will develop inclusive lesson plans, coordinate with paraprofessionals, and integrate medical, educational, and psychological needs to help students meet standards.

This role requires bilingual Spanish-English ability and Colorado licensure. You will administer assessments, maintain IEPs, monitor behavior, and communicate progress to families and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Master’s Degree is required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license (DPS accepts CDE Application Receipt for 90 days).
• ELA-S Only: bilingual in Spanish and English; Spanish language proficiency exam required; Praxis II option accepted if score 163+.

Aufgaben

• Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students.
• Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support.
• Attends hospital orientation and other required staff trainings.
• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans aligned with curriculum guidelines.
• Administers and interprets formal and informal assessments; maintains IEPs.
• Monitors and enforces conduct; reinforces positive behaviors per district policy.
• Observes and records student progress and prepares reports for administrators.
• Sets clear objectives and uses varied teaching methods to reach students.
• Prepares, administers, grades tests, and reports grades in district software.
• Communicates with parents/ guardians and staff to resolve student issues.
• May participate in extra-duty activities per bargaining agreement (coaching, tutoring, or summer programs).

Jobbeschreibung

** Applications will be received until

Job Description

** Applications will be received until** October 5, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About This Job

Teaches and manages a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders whose educational needs center on development of academics, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior skills.

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, 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 , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

• Assesses and develops inclusive settings with typical peers to support educational, behavioral, social-emotional, physical, and daily living needs of students throughout the school day; collaborates and integrates the medical, educational, and psychological needs of the students
• Supervises and assigns duties to classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteer support
• Attends hospital orientation and other staff training as required
• Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks; prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments; develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for identified students; counsels students to encourage and support student achievement
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
• Observes, evaluates, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for lessons, units, and projects and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems
• 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 (CDE) teaching license. (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• ELA-S Only (teaching in both Spanish and English) positions, candidates are required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam, proctored by Berlitz Testing. Additionally, if a teacher has taken, or choses to take, the Praxis II - Spanish: World Language 5195 exam, it will also work at DPS as an appropriate SLP exam, as long as the candidate scores 163 or higher on the Praxis II (#5195) exam.
• ELA-S Only: Must be Bilingual in Spanish and English Required.
• 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 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

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.