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

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring a full-time, in-person Special Education Teacher for its Multi-Intensive Autism Center Program at Conservatory Green High School. The program supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, including reinforcement, prompt fading, and incidental teaching. This is a year-round school position for the 2026–2027 school year, with an immediate start. The teacher leads instruction and case management for students with disabilities, designing and delivering targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction. The role includes collaborating with general education teachers and families, supervising paraprofessionals, and helping ensure students are supported and included. The salary is $64,000–$82,000, based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A $2,500 signing bonus is available to candidates with a Colorado Special Education endorsement, and relocation support is offered to those joining from 75 miles or more from Denver. The position is exempt, benefits-eligible, and covered by Colorado PERA. DSST describes its compensation and benefits package as including fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, health coverage, paid parental leave, local discounts, and more than 11 weeks off each year. Staff also have access to coaching, feedback, professional development, and career pathways.

Requirements

A teaching license and a special education endorsement.
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed and achieve ambitious post-secondary goals.
A proactive approach to learning and growth, including willingness to receive 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, writing data-driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, providing targeted academic and behavioral interventions, and celebrating student success with each student’s team and family.
Partner with general education teachers to implement student accommodations and modifications intentionally and consistently.
Advocate for diverse learners and participate on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team.
Supervise and develop a team of paraprofessionals.
Plan 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 on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small-group advisory class, or providing after-school tutoring.

Benefits

$2,500 signing bonus for candidates with a Colorado Special Education endorsement.
Relocation stipend for candidates joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.
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.
More than 11 weeks off each year.
Safeway grocery discounts and other local discounts.
Weekly one-to-one coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.