Special Education Teacher

Position: Significant Needs Special Education Teacher
Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

2/20/2026

Location:

Highland Middle School

Date Available:

03/02/2026

Closing Date:

02/27/2026

District:

 Ault-Highland Schools Weld RE-9   Additional Information:
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The Weld Re-9 School District headquartered in Ault, Colorado has an open position at Highland Middle School for a Special Education Severe Support Needs Teacher for the  school year.

Job Title:

Middle School Teacher FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Middle School Principal Days per Year: 185

Job Location:

Highland Middle School Hours per Week: 40+

Revision Date:
February 20, 2026 Pay Range:
Licensed Salary Schedule

Summary:

The Severe Support Needs teacher is responsible for instructing students with severe needs in grades K-12, depending on the school year. They create lesson plans and a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan and provide high quality instruction

Assist in the development of, and implementation of, student IEPsImplement curriculum and instructions that align to the Colorado Academic Standards Monitor and evaluate student progress

Prepare educational records and reports

Analyze student data and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs

Conduct classroom and standardized assessments to measure student growth

Teach extended learning opportunity mini-courses

Provide individualized instruction for students

Work cooperatively and effectively with general education teachers

Effectively communicate with parents

Any and all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree with a teaching certification is preferred, but not required

* Teachers licensed in other areas who are willing to pursue a special education endorsement are encouraged to apply

* Endorsement, certification, degree, passing PRAXIS score, or being highly qualified in area of instruction is preferred, but not required

* Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Teaching License. The Weld Re-9 School District considers candidates pursuing alternative pathways to the classroom

* Candidates must be knowledgeable in the field of instructional technology

The Weld Re-9 School District is willing to work with candidates to provide alternative pathways to the classroom including alternative teacher licensure programs (bachelors degree in any field required), and emergency or teacher of record authorizations (for individuals currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program). For more information on alternative pathways to licensure, please contact Lisa Todd at ltodd.

Salary and Benefits :
Salary range is $49,250-$64,750 per year as of the time of this posting depending on education, years of teaching experience, and professional development credits. The salary schedule will be updated in late spring. See the Licensed Salary Schedule under the Employment Opportunities tab. The district provides health insurance benefits including dental and vision, PERA retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, an optional supplemental 401(k) plan, an employee assistance plan, a tuition reimbursement program, and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurances and savings accounts through a third-party vendor.

Weld RE-9 offers sick leave and personal leave as well as other benefits specific to our school district.

Application:

Applications can be completed by clicking "Apply" in the corner of the page. Position is open until filled.

For questions about the position, applying, or to check on the status of your application, please contact the High School Principal, Clay Naughton, 0 or cnaughton.

The Weld Re-9 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Weld Re-9 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

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