Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Our Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST's nine center-based programs , serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. Teachers in these programs design and deliver targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction, collaborate closely with general education staff and families, and lead a team of paraprofessionals to ensure every student is known, supported, and celebrated. 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 . DSST CENTER PROGRAMS Cross-Categorical Center Program: Serves students with a variety of disabilities and focuses on grade-level academic instruction, executive functioning, and personal development. Located at DSST: Cedar Middle & High School Affective Needs Center Program: Supports students whose primary disability is social, emotional, or behavioral. Programming includes direct instruction in SEL skills and integration into general education classes as appropriate. Located at DSST: Cole High School Multi-Intensive Center Program: Serves students with intellectual disabilities through functional academics, adaptive and vocational skill development, and independence-building. Located at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle & High School Multi-Intensive Autism Center Program: Supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and techniques such as reinforcement, prompt fading, and incidental teaching. Located at DSST: Montview Middle & High School Multi-Intensive Severe Center Program: Serves students with at least two disabilities, one of which must be an intellectual disability. Focuses on functional communication, self-care, and environmental access through sensory-rich experiences. Located at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle & High School 18-21 Transition Program: Serves students ages 18-21 with diverse disabilities, focusing on pre-employment and independent living skills through job site coaching and community-based instruction. Located at DSST: Montview High School

Responsibilities

• Manage a Team: Supervise and develop a team of Paraprofessionals
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST's curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build 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, running a small group advisory class, 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.
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Additional Information

POSITION: Center Program Special Education Teacher 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: $64,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned 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 round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current school year calendar here .

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