Special Education Teacher – Center Lead (2027–2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring Center Lead Special Education Teachers for middle school and high school positions at multiple locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person role starting in late July 2027 with dedicated Special Education new-hire training. Salary is $64,000–$82,000, based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A relocation stipend is offered to candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver. The Center Lead Special Education Teacher leads specialized instruction and IEP case management for students with diverse and significant learning needs. The teacher develops individualized academic, behavioral, communication, and life-skills instruction, supervises paraprofessionals, and collaborates with families, general education teachers, and related service providers. Assignments may be in Cross-Categorical, Affective Needs, Multi-Intensive, Autism Center, Multi-Intensive Severe, or 18–21 Transition programs, depending on program and campus needs. DSST emphasizes inclusion, student independence, and collaborative support. Teachers receive instructional coaching, Special Education-specific professional development, and opportunities to collaborate with Special Education educators across DSST. The position also includes participation in professional development and schoolwide initiatives, which may include student recruitment, tutoring, or other responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Current teaching license with a Special Education endorsement, or ability to obtain appropriate Colorado licensure and endorsement by the start date.
Ability to develop and implement IEPs, provide specialized instruction, and support students with disabilities.
Belief in every student’s potential and commitment to educational equity, inclusive practices, and continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities in middle or high school settings.
Experience co-teaching, implementing accommodations and modifications, and collaborating with general education teachers.
Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs.
Strong IEP case management, relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including students of color and multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver specialized academic, behavioral, communication, and life-skills instruction aligned with student IEPs and program needs.
Develop data-driven IEPs, establish goals, monitor progress, and coordinate appropriate services and supports.
Supervise, coach, and coordinate paraprofessionals to provide consistent, high-quality student support.
Implement individualized accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and instructional strategies to build student skills and meaningful school participation.
Use assessments, student work, IEP data, and individualized progress monitoring to adapt instruction and recognize student achievement.
Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to address students’ academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
Create a welcoming, structured, affirming learning environment where each student feels known, supported, and challenged.
Participate in instructional coaching, professional development, and schoolwide initiatives, which may include student recruitment, tutoring, or other responsibilities.

Benefits

Benefits-eligible position with a Total Rewards package.
Fertility and adoption support.
Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and career pathways.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
11+ weeks off each year.
Relocation stipend/support for eligible candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver.
Participation in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).