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

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

1d • $64,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Be an IEP Case Manager: Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student’s team of teachers and family along the way.
• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications: Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency.
• Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed