27 School Year

Belle Creek Charter School•Henderson, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports students with mid to moderate disabilities in a rigorous, inclusive educational environment and is responsible for delivering specialized instruction, managing a caseload of approximately 16-19 students, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and Colorado special education requirements. The Special Education Teacher/Coordinator provides services through push-in support, small group instruction, and individualized interventions while partnering closely with general education teachers, families, related service providers, and administrators to ensure student success. This role also supports coordination of special education programming, including scheduling, compliance, paraprofessional supervision, and collaboration around accommodations and student supports. The ideal candidate is student-centered, highly organized, adaptable, and committed to fostering academic growth, independence, and positive relationships within a collaborative K-8 school community.

Requirements

A valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with a Special Education Generalist endorsement (Ages 5-21), or enrollment in an approved alternative license program by the start date.
The ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team.
A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in response to changing student needs, curriculum, and school priorities.
A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

Nice To Haves

Dual certification/endorsement a PLUS!
Student teaching for at least one semester in a related field.
Experience with Core Knowledge a PLUS!
One year of special education coordinator or equivalent experience.
One year of special education teaching experience.
Prior experience in the following areas: Preparing schedules for student support, Record keeping for student services provided, Preparing schedules for special education paraprofessionals that would provide adequate student support and services.

Responsibilities

Delivering specialized instruction
Managing a caseload of approximately 16-19 students
Ensuring compliance with IDEA and Colorado special education requirements
Providing services through push-in support, small group instruction, and individualized interventions
Partnering closely with general education teachers, families, related service providers, and administrators
Supporting coordination of special education programming, including scheduling, compliance, paraprofessional supervision, and collaboration around accommodations and student supports

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Kaiser HMO Health Savings Account (with employer HSA contribution)
Dental Insurance: PPO plan through Delta Dental
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
$20,000 Term Life Insurance: Additional supplemental life insurance plans are available voluntarily.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting you and your dependents with in-person or virtual support - up to 8 therapy and 8 coaching sessions
Paid Time Off: 8 PTO days per year
Medical Insurance: Choice of two UMR United Healthcare Plans
Vision Insurance: Through VSP
Professional Liability Plan: through the Professional Association of Colorado Educations (PACE)
Retirement plan: Colorado (PERA) defined benefit pension with additional voluntary savings options
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: 401 (k), 403b, 457, and Roth IRA
Aflac voluntary coverage