Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]- $2,500 Signing Bonus!

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Program Special Education Teacher leads instruction and case management in one of DSST Public Schools’ center-based programs, supporting students with disabilities across middle and high school. Programs serve students with a range of learning needs and provide targeted academic, behavioral, life-skills, communication, adaptive, vocational, and independent-living instruction. Teachers collaborate with general education staff and families, lead paraprofessional teams, and work to ensure students are supported and included. The role is full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible, exempt, and in person. The position is available at multiple locations, with openings across several center programs. The salary is $64,000–$82,000, based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A $2,500 signing bonus is offered to candidates with a Colorado Special Education endorsement, and a relocation stipend is available to those joining from 75 or more miles from Denver. The start is immediate. DSST’s center programs include cross-categorical, affective needs, multi-intensive, multi-intensive autism, multi-intensive severe, and 18–21 transition programs. The specific program and student needs vary by campus. The teacher uses DSST curriculum resources, assessment tools, and culture systems, and participates in ongoing coaching and professional development, including a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Requirements

A teaching license and a special education endorsement.
Belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post-secondary goals.
A proactive approach to learning and growth, including welcoming feedback to improve teaching practice.

Nice To Haves

Proven commitment to and experience serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
Experience teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in academic, communication, executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional regulation areas.

Responsibilities

Serve as an IEP case manager for a portfolio of students, including writing data-driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic and behavioral interventions, and celebrating student success with families and school teams.
Partner with general education teachers to implement student accommodations and modifications consistently and intentionally.
Advocate for diverse learners and participate on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.
Supervise and develop a team of paraprofessionals.
Plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, grade-level-aligned content using DSST curriculum resources, typically across 3–5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
Monitor and assess student performance using a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual growth.
Use DSST culture systems to promote a positive classroom and school culture and build trusting relationships with students and families.
Participate in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development focused in part on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, leading a small-group advisory class, or providing after-school tutoring.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage.
Fertility and adoption support.
Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Safeway grocery discounts and other everyday perks.
Weekly one-to-one coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.
Wellness Wednesdays.
11+ weeks off each year.
Relocation support for out-of-state applicants.
Local discounts.