Teacher-Special Education (T176) Closing 5/23/2025

Goalac; Colorado; Remote; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide services to students with IEPs across Colorado. The role involves teaching, managing caseloads, and ensuring compliance with legal standards in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in education and a Colorado Special Education license, with a commitment to student success.

Benefits

Generous vacation schedule

Comprehensive benefits emphasizing wellness

Participation in Colorado Public Schools Retirement System

School-provided laptop and equipment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Colorado Special Education Generalist’s license or equivalent required.
• Two years in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and provide services to students with IEPs.
• Manage caseloads and ensure compliance with legal mandates.
• Facilitate instruction and differentiate teaching methods.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Colorado Special Education Generalist’s license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Statewide Virtual - Statewide, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $64,000.00 Salary/year

Description

Title: Special Education Teacher

Employee Group & Grade: Professional/Exempt

Reports To: Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Coordinator

Starting Salary Scale: $55,000-$64,000

Calendar Year: 195 days

Date Written/Revised: March 2025

*All applications must be complete to be reviewed*

Why Work at GOAL High School?

• Great Mission and Culture.
• Award-winning High School serving at-risk students across Colorado.
• Recognized as one of 3 schools worldwide with the “Biggest Impact School” in technology by Microsoft.
• Generous vacation schedule: one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and summer weeks off.
• Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Potential for Pay-for-Performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits emphasizing wellness.
• Participation in Colorado Public Schools Retirement System (PERA).
• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with 5% match after one year.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and dependents.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital plans).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• School-provided laptop, cell phone, and equipment.
• Robust professional development opportunities and collaborative environment.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Purpose

To teach, collaborate, and provide services to students with IEPs, managing caseloads and ensuring compliance with legal mandates for special education.

Essential Duties / Major Accountabilities

Be accountable, develop honest relationships, and foster an innovative environment for student success. Under ESS administration, participate in ongoing training, manage paperwork, collaborate with stakeholders, support students, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and legal standards. Facilitate instruction, differentiate instruction, proctor testing, and utilize technology effectively. Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Accountability Standards

• Love for children and enthusiasm for their success.
• Active recruitment and community engagement.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork and collaborative decision-making abilities.
• High work ethic, confidentiality, and willingness to travel.
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored demeanor.

Minimum Requirements

• Residency in Colorado and possession of a Colorado Driver's License.

Education

• Colorado Special Education Generalist’s license or equivalent required.
• Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) considered if enrolled or scheduled to take the generalist test.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required; Master’s preferred.

Experience

• Two years in special education preferred.
• Experience teaching online or at-risk youth preferred.

Physical Requirements

Seldom: extreme temperatures, gases, heights, crawling, bending, walking on uneven surfaces, chemicals, travel.

Over 30 lbs: lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying.

Occasional: noise, working alone, local travel, visual acuity, color discrimination.

Over 20 lbs: lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying.

Frequent: driving, working with others, visual and auditory acuity, manual dexterity, computer use.

Under 20 lbs: lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colorado Public High Schools are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We do not sponsor visas. All employment practices comply with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act and Immigration and Nationality Act, with adherence to regulations concerning foreign nationals.