Elementary Classroom Special Education Teacher - Henry A. Coffeen Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2 • Sheridan, WY

6d • $54,000 - $87,600

About The Position

Special Education Teacher - Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School SCSD2 is seeking a creative, professional and hard working school teacher to join the Henry A. Coffeen Elementary team for the 2026/2027 school year. SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre-k program based on availability. Click here to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming.
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2), Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans, and an Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.93%; SCSD2 pays 15.19%). Our salary schedule and benefits can be reviewed here .
STARTING SALARY: $54,000 - $87,600 (depending on experience and education).
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree Wyoming PTSB standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in the necessary content area/assignment. Endorsement needed for this position: Exceptional Generalist K-12 For more information on Wyoming certification, please visit http://wyomingptsb.com or call 307-777-7291.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Special Services Director
SUPERVISES: Assigned paraprofessionals
JOB GOAL: To provide specially designed instruction and appropriate education to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment based on team decisions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates a safe, productive, and positive learning environment that is the least restrictive, is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students. Serves as the Case Manager for assigned students including, but not limited to, completing IDEA Program forms; sending written notices to parents; and completing all paperwork that is required either by the building principal and/or the Special Services Director. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of goals and objectives listed on student IEP's and conducts instruction for growth in general education based on individual student needs. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for increasing student progress, and on goals and objectives; monitors student progress regularly and collaborates with district specialists as needed. Assumes the teacher's legal responsibilities in the supervision of students. Assumes an equitable share of responsibility associated with the teaching profession which may be assigned by the principal or Special Services Director, and which may relate to committee work, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 185 days; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Wyoming PTSB standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in the necessary content area/assignment.
• Endorsement needed for this position: Exceptional Generalist K-12

Responsibilities

• Creates a safe, productive, and positive learning environment that is the least restrictive, is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
• Serves as the Case Manager for assigned students including, but not limited to, completing IDEA Program forms; sending written notices to parents; and completing all paperwork that is required either by the building principal and/or the Special Services Director.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of goals and objectives listed on student IEP's and conducts instruction for growth in general education based on individual student needs.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for increasing student progress, and on goals and objectives; monitors student progress regularly and collaborates with district specialists as needed.
• Assumes the teacher's legal responsibilities in the supervision of students.
• Assumes an equitable share of responsibility associated with the teaching profession which may be assigned by the principal or Special Services Director, and which may relate to committee work, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans
• Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.93%; SCSD2 pays 15.19%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time