Special Education Teacher - Highland Park Elementary

Special Education Teacher - Highland Park Elementary

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Highland Park

SCSD2 is seeking a creative, professional, and hard‑working elementary Special Education teacher to join the Highland Park team for the 2026/2027 school year.

SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre‑k program based on availability.  to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming.

Full‑time staff are eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2), Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans, and an Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.93%; SCSD2 pays 15.19%). Our salary schedule and benefits can be reviewed here.

Starting Salary: $54,000 - $87,600 (depending on experience and education).

• Bachelor's Degree
• Wyoming PTSB standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in necessary content area/assignment.
  • Endorsement needed for this position:
    Exceptional Generalist K‑12

Building Principal and/or Special Services Director

Assigned paraprofessionals

To provide specially designed instruction and appropriate education to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment based on team decisions.

• Creates a safe, productive, and positive learning environment that is the least restrictive, is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Serves as the Case Manager for assigned students including, but not limited to, completing IDEA Program forms; sending written notices to parents; and completing all paperwork that is required either by the building principal and/or the Special Services Director.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of goals and objectives listed on student IEPs and conducts instruction for growth in general education based on individual student needs.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for increasing student progress, and on goals and objectives; monitors student progress regularly and collaborates with district specialists as needed.
• Assumes the teacher's legal responsibilities in the supervision of students.
• Assumes an equitable share of responsibility associated with the teaching profession which may be assigned by the principal or Special Services Director, and which may relate to committee work, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Approximately 185 days; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.

Performance of this job will be in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities.

Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2.

The closing date displayed is a guideline for candidates and hiring committees. All job postings shall be open for a minimum of five days before they are filled. Once five days have elapsed, committees may begin selecting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates. An application is not a guarantee for an interview. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as job postings may close sooner than the listed close date.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status (exempt/non‑exempt from overtime) is designated by position.

Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).

Postings current as of 2/27/2026 8:06:00 AM CST.