2025-26Teacher Elementary Special Education-Lopez Elementary

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance,

PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access

to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule

based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $54,329

• $81,728 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting on the date
  
  

the specific calendar(s) for this position begin).

Summary

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.

Job Tasks

• 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 situations
  
  

across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills.

• Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and
  
  

assist in the development of master schedule for the Integrated Services

department.

• Assist in the supervision and direction of special education
  
  

paraprofessionals.

• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity,
  
  

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 the
  
  

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: a. Understand, appreciate, and make
  
  

accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the

student's education c. Support all Poudre School District policies,

procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

• Participate in: a. Department, team, building, IEP/staffing,
  
  

and district meetings and discussions. b. Student and/or family conferences

and other meetings. c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and

extracurricular activities. d. Professional growth opportunities.

• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Licenses Required

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 [email protected]