Teacher (Special Education) @ Fort Morgan High School
Fort Morgan High School - SPECIAL SERVICES
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Job summary
Fort Morgan High School in Fort Morgan, Colorado seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. The role focuses on creating an engaging classroom, implementing individualized plans and collaborating with staff and parents.
Responsibilities include designing lessons aligned to standards, differentiating instruction, assessing progress, maintaining records, and contributing to curriculum development in a busy high school setting.
Responsibilities
- Guides learning toward standards and goals; communicates objectives for lessons and activities.
- Instructs assigned courses using district-approved materials.
- Develops lesson plans meeting students' individual needs and abilities.
- Meets and instructs classes at designated times and locations.
- Differentiates instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
- Evaluates academic and social growth; prepares progress reports.
- Assists administration in implementing district policies and rules.
- Administers group assessments per district and state requirements.
- Ensures safety of students, equipment, and facilities.
- Establishes classroom rules and maintains order appropriate to activities.
- Assists in selecting instructional materials; maintains inventory records.
- Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists in identifying pupil needs and collaborates with staff on health, attitude, and learning issues.
- Communicates pupil progress to parents and encourages involvement.
- Provides availability to students/parents outside instructional hours.
- Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
- Maintains professional development and involvement in staff activities.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Job description
Morgan County School District Re-3 Fort Morgan High School - SPECIAL SERVICES - Fort Morgan, Colorado Open in Google Maps
Starting Date: Immediately
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher @ Fort Morgan High School
POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.
2. Instructs assigned course(s) of study and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education.
3. Develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
4. Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated.
5. Differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.
6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.
7. Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
8. Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.
11. Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.
14. Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.
15. Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.
16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
17. Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
18. Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
19. Becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsorships of student activities.
20. Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.
This job is also posted in Morgan County School District Re-3
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 25, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher @ Fort Morgan High School
POSITION SUMMARY:
The teacher creates a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with pupils, motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each pupil’s ability, establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of State and local standards and curriculum goals. Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and activities.
2. Instructs assigned course(s) and uses approved materials as adopted by the Board of Education.
3. Develops lesson plans that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
4. Meets and instructs classes in the locations and the times designated.
5. Differentiates instruction for students by employing a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and capabilities of diverse learners.
6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and prepares progress reports as required.
7. Assists the administration in implementing the District’s philosophy of education, its policies and rules governing instruction, student activities and conduct.
8. Administers group assessments in accordance with the District’s testing program approved by the Board of Education and/or required by the State of Colorado.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains fair and just order in the classroom appropriate to activity.
11. Assists in the selection and requisition of appropriate instructional materials; maintains required inventory records.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists in identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and addressing health, attitude and learning problems.
14. Communicates pupil progress and program information to parents and encourages their involvement in their students’ schooling.
15. Makes reasonable provision for availability to students and parents outside the instructional day for required or requested education-related purposes.
16. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
17. Participates in curriculum development and implementation.
18. Maintains professional competence and growth through participation in District provided and self-selected staff development opportunities.
19. Becomes involved in faculty committees and sponsorships of student activities.
20. Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.
Position Type: Full-TimeSalary: $50,000 to $66,200 Per Year
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
- Clint Anderson , Principal
- Fort Morgan High School
- Email: clint.anderson@fortmorgank12.com
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