Special Education Teacher - SSN

Job in Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado, USA

Listing for: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Education Administration, Academic

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

Position Details

Position Type:
Special Education/SPED Teacher – Significant Support / Autism
Date Posted: 2/20/2026
Location:

Weikel Elementary School
Date Available:

08/04/2026

Job Overview

STARTING SCHOOL YEAR

See attached job description for full details.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.

Must be Highly Qualified by CDE's standards in Special Education.
Endorsed in Special Education.
- OR -
PLACE Special Education Generalist exam.
Endorsement must be Special Education.
Applicants with a BA (or higher – in ANY area) AND who are in (or willing to be in) a Special Education program are eligible to apply.
Can be enrolled in a TEE or Alternative Licensure program.

Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Advanced oral and written communications.

Advanced interpersonal skills.

Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice related to special education.

Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide special education.

Salary & Benefits

Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District #8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. District and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

187 days per year

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