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Job Posting Title
SPED Teacher - Significant Support Needs (SSN)
Job Description
Provides specialized instruction for students (K–12) with significant and complex learning needs including autism, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral challenges. Focuses on delivering individualized, evidence-based instruction that supports academic growth, communication, social-emotional development, and functional life skills.
Creates structured, supportive learning environments, promotes meaningful inclusion in general education settings, and supports the development of student independence within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). This position also includes case management responsibilities, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and supervision of educational assistants.
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Plan and deliver individualized, data-driven instruction across academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional skill areas
Adapt and modify curriculum, including those aligned with grade level standards and Extended Evidence Outcomes, based on student needs
Implement structured teaching and evidence-based practices to support access and engagement
Support expressive and receptive language use, including modeling and implementation of the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Provide instruction in individual and small-group settings and adjust instruction based on ongoing data
Serve as case manager, leading the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs
Collect and use academic and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements
Facilitate IEP meetings and maintain ongoing communication with families and team members
Create and maintain a structured, safe, and predictable classroom environment
Implement proactive behavior supports and respond effectively to complex student needs
Support students in developing daily living and functional skills (e.g., hygiene, mobility, feeding, healthcare)
Promote student independence, communication, and social development
Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff to ensure coordinated services and inclusive practices
Supervise, train, schedule, and support educational assistants in all their duties
Participate in district and building-level professional development, team meetings, and school initiatives
Establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with district/school personnel, students, and families/caregivers
Certifications
Colorado READ Act designation, which can be acquired via the options described at https://www.cde.state.co.us/coloradoliteracy - Colorado Department of Education, Special Education Generalist License - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Special Education (Required)
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Eldorado Elementary
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
40
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
185 Work Days
Full Salary Range
$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual
Position Salary Schedule Eligibility
Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire
Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.
• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
September 24, 2026