Special Education Teacher @Granby Elementary

East Grand School District•Granby, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Granby Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and committed to building inclusive environments where all children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Granby Elementary, we believe every child can learn and deserves access to high-quality instruction, meaningful relationships, and individualized support. Our staff is highly collaborative, solutions-oriented, and deeply committed to doing what is best for kids. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive elementary setting alongside classroom teachers, interventionists, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administration to ensure students receive the services and support needed to access grade-level curriculum and meet their individualized goals.

Requirements

Valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education endorsement required and/or willing to seek an endorsement
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and compliance processes
Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Experience with elementary-aged students preferred
Knowledge of structured literacy, intervention systems, and progress monitoring preferred
Passionate about inclusive practices and meeting the needs of all learners
Highly collaborative and team-oriented
Flexible, organized, and solution-focused
Skilled in building relationships with students and families
Data-driven and committed to continuous improvement
Positive, proactive, and student-centered

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in individual, small group, and/or inclusive classroom settings
Support students in accessing grade-level curriculum through accommodations, modifications, scaffolds, and differentiated instruction
Develop and implement lessons aligned to Colorado Academic Standards and individual student goals
Use evidence-based instructional practices, including structured literacy and intervention strategies as appropriate
Support student growth in academics, executive functioning, self-regulation, behavior, social skills, and independence
Develop, write, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and state guidelines
Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and family conferences
Maintain accurate and timely special education documentation, progress reports, and compliance timelines
Conduct progress monitoring regularly and use data to inform instructional decisions
Collaborate with the Special Education Director and related service providers to ensure compliance and high-quality services
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to support inclusion and student success
Partner with interventionists, school psychologist, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, and administration
Assign and support paraprofessionals in a proactive, respectful, and organized manner
Participate in MTSS/problem-solving teams and building data discussions
Build strong relationships with families through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving
Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community members
Support transitions for students entering, exiting, or changing service levels
Create a safe, structured, and engaging environment conducive to learning
Establish clear routines, expectations, and systems that support student success
Utilize a variety of instructional techniques, materials, technology, and assessment tools