Special Education Teacher, Centennial Elementary School (2026-2027 School Year)

Greeley • Greeley, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher at Centennial Elementary School will be responsible for planning and implementing educational programs for students with special needs during the 2026-2027 school year. This role requires effective communication with staff, students, and parents, a strong understanding of special education practices, and knowledge of community resources. The teacher will create a conducive learning environment, manage classroom behavior, and ensure the safety and well-being of students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Colorado Teaching License (Endorsement in related field)
• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to 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.
• Positive relationship builder.
• Knowledge, skills , and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position as outlined.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related field
• Bilingual
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all student and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Uses instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and standards.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteer(s), and works cooperatively with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Respects students' personal spaces throughout the day.
• Implements students' IEP plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner, which motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of the responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students' information.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
• sick and discretionary leave

What This Job Offers

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