Network Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST's Network Special Education Teacher will play a critical role in ensuring all students with disabilities in the network receive high quality and legally defensible services as outlined in their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). At the direction of the Home Office Special Education Team, this Teacher will support DSST schools during times when they are in need of additional capacity and/or expertise on their school-based Special Education Team. Like all Special Education Teachers at DSST, the Network Special Education Teacher will serve students with disabilities from all eligibility categories. This position may include teaching literacy, math, language skills, behavioral skills, daily living skills, and/or adaptive skills at both the Middle School and High School levels. Our teachers provide instruction at the large group, small group and individual level, and collaborate with general education staff for successful inclusion of students. Special Education Teachers also conduct evaluations, create and implement IEPs, monitor progress towards students’ goals, and communicate with families and related service providers.

Requirements

• 3+ Years serving as a Special Education Teacher at the middle school or high school level
• Bachelor's Degree
• Has both a teaching license and a valid special education endorsement.
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
• Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to a changing work environment
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• 2+ Years experience in a teacher leader role (i.e. SpEd Coordinator, House/Department Lead)

Responsibilities

• Spend, on average, 4 to 5 days per week in the school setting
• Coached and managed by a member of the HO SpEd team including bi-weekly/monthly coaching and development meetings.
• At the direction of the Home Office Special Education Team, be assigned to schools throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all Special Education services are successfully implemented when schools are in need of additional capacity and/or expertise on their Special Education Team.
• Assignment to a school could be for short (a week) or long (several months, or remainder of year) periods of time and could require supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week.
• Support of schools may include, but is not limited to the following: Providing specialized instruction and service minutes to students in alignment with their IEPs Creating and implementing IEPs and evaluations Progress monitoring of IEP goals Serving as a member of the school’s Special Education Team (attending team meetings, abiding by team expectations, etc.) Supporting Special Education Coordinators in leading the team to design and implement compliant and timely IEPs and evaluations Other supports as deemed necessary
• Report to and communicate with the school-based Special Education Admin for direction on priorities, time management, progress of students and case management, etc.
• Build relationships with members of the school leadership and Special Education Team at schools
• Communicate with General Education Teachers, other Special Education Teachers and school leaders about schedules and priorities, student needs and progress, etc.
• Communicate regularly with the Home Office SpEd Team
• As needed, communicate with families about student needs and progress
• Collaborate with school based Special Education Admin and HO SpEd Team to create and implement time bound school support project plans prior to an in school assignment.

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