Teacher Secondary Special Education-Multi Categorical; Mild to Moderate

Overview

Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a) Course content, format, structure, and schedule; b) Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans; c) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans; d) Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.
• Instruct students in large, small, and/or one-on-one settings across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills.
• Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in the development of the master schedule for the Integrated Services department.
• Assist in the supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunities, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Monitor student learning and progress to: a) evaluate success of educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services; b) adapt support as needed; c) maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate: a) with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes; b) with outside agencies to promote student success; c) with colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to understand, appreciate, and accommodate student diversity; include and engage families in the student's education; support all PSD policies, procedures, and expectations; provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences and other meetings; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent.

Note:

This position will close on the PSD job board on February 9, 2026. Apply directly through the district job board for the most up-to-date status.