Special Education Teacher, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Greeley • Greeley, CO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides services to students with disabilities as defined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with related-services providers and general educators to ensure students receive an appropriate education. The teacher creates an enriched learning atmosphere and guides students’ intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The position is responsible to the building principal and the department director where assigned.

This is an exempt, 190-day position for the 2026–2027 school year. Salary placement on the Certified Salary Schedule depends on education and work experience; eligible certified/licensed employees may receive up to ten years of credit for qualifying contractual or work experience. The district offers a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees, along with certain plans and programs available to all employees regardless of hours worked. Certified staff leave opportunities are described in Article VII of the Master Contract.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in a related field.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Empathetic disposition and ability to build positive relationships.
• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards and the knowledge and skills needed to perform the position’s duties.
• Ability to work flexibly, deal with conflict, tolerate stress, quickly internalize information, and make informed decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain classroom discipline and control that foster a safe, positive environment, and provide adequate supervision for student health, welfare, and safety.
• Guide learning toward curriculum standards, establish clear lesson and unit objectives, and communicate objectives to students.
• Select instructional methods, techniques, and materials appropriate to learning objectives, standards, and student needs and capabilities.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, provide required progress reports, and diagnose learning abilities, seeking district specialists’ assistance as needed.
• Counsel and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Implement student IEPs while protecting academic time and motivating students to learn and participate.
• Assist with implementation of school policies and rules, and establish and fairly maintain classroom behavior expectations and procedures.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers, and cooperate with department heads and other staff in planning instruction.
• Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees as required, and accept assigned co-curricular responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when reasonably required or requested.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; promptly report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices and comply with and support school and district regulations and policies.
• Pursue professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by building administrators in accordance with district policies and practices.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans
• Sick and discretionary leave opportunities for certified staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level