Special Education Teacher, Wilder Elementary FTE

Special Education Teacher, Wilder Elementary - 0.5 FTE

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career‑long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Wilder Elementary School's Resource program is part of our Learning Support Services Department, serving students with mild to moderate special education needs. Qualified applicants will demonstrate excellent instructional skills and effective case management, including the development and implementation of IEPs, coordination of a multidisciplinary team, and partnerships with families, community agencies and district personnel. The role may also include supervision and scheduling of paraprofessionals.

Expectations include strong communication, collaboration, attention to detail, and hands‑on modeling of skills. Case management and instructional duties will align with district guidance and standards. Instructional models include co‑teaching, individual and small group instruction and consultation within general education to ensure implementation of accommodations and access to the least restrictive environment.

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials that facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt delivery methods to meet needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in use of learning materials, technologies, and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality and culturally relevant instruction; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas.
• Implement effective classroom‑management strategies, providing a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations positively; convey reminders, rules, and expectations with consistency and equity while recognizing unique qualities of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school‑wide goals through professional learning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measures and methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education.

Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE. Work year: 187 contract days. FTE: 0.5.

NOTE: While you may look up your estimated salary on the linked salary schedule, updates for the 2026‑2027 school year are contingent upon negotiated increases approved by the LPS Board of Education in the summer season. Additionally, these salary values are based on 1.0 FTE working 187 contract days.

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k) and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. As a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options, visit our website at