Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Our Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path. Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST here . At DSST Public Schools , we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students - 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us - more brilliance, more courage, more possibility - to join us. Our Impact 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024-25 SPF 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care abo

Responsibilities

• Manage a Support Team: Based on a student's services in their IEP, you may also supervise and develop paraprofessionals that serve as 1:1 support for that student.
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: In partnership with your general education teaching partner(s), utilize DSST's curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content in co-taught/push-in settings.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students' cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, after school tutoring, etc. Explore more potential duties here .
• THE PERSON
• We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.
• A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Requirements

• If you are passionate about working with students with disabilities and you don't currently have a teaching credential or have a teaching credential and would like to obtain your SpEd endorsement, we'd love to connect with you! Please email humancapital@scienceandtech.org .
• Minimum: Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here . We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

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Additional Information

POSITION : Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate Setting) GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year. SALARY : $62,000-$80,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver! STATUS : Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START : First day of new SpEd Teacher staff training will be at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here .

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