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

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers for middle and high school positions at multiple locations. The role is an in-person, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position for the school year. New special education teacher staff training begins at the end of July. Salary is $62,000–$80,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. A $2,500 signing bonus is offered to candidates with a Colorado Special Education endorsement, and relocation support is available for employees joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.

Special Education Teachers help ensure students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to pursue ambitious post-secondary goals. They manage IEPs, coordinate student supports and accommodations, collaborate with general education teachers to deliver rigorous grade-level instruction, monitor student growth, foster a positive school culture, and build trusting relationships with students and families. Teachers also engage in coaching and professional development and contribute to the broader school community as needed.

Requirements

• A teaching license.
• A special education endorsement.
• Belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post-secondary goals.
• A proactive approach to learning and growth, including welcoming 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.
• Colorado Special Education endorsement, for eligibility for the $2,500 signing bonus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an IEP case manager for a portfolio of students by writing data-driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic and behavioral interventions, and celebrating student success with teachers and families.
• Partner with general education teachers to implement student accommodations and modifications consistently and intentionally.
• Advocate for diverse learners and participate on the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Team.
• Supervise and develop paraprofessionals who provide 1:1 student support, as applicable to students’ IEP services.
• Plan, prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, grade-level-aligned content with general education teaching partners in co-taught and push-in settings.
• Monitor and assess student performance using a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual proficiency.
• Use DSST culture and support systems to validate students’ cultural identities and promote a unified, positive classroom and school culture.
• Build and maintain 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 and after-school tutoring.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility and 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.
• 11+ weeks off each year.
• Relocation support for out-of-state applicants, including a relocation stipend for those joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.
• Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
• Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed