SPED Moderate Needs

Mesa County Valley School District 51 • Grand Junction, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Teacher focusing on Moderate Needs students at Grand Junction High School. The role involves teaching Reading Intervention classes, co-teaching with ELA, and leading Strategies for Success pull-out classes. A preference is given for candidates with an ELA endorsement and experience in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Trauma-Informed Education.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for Colorado Teaching License with Special Education Generalist endorsement

Nice To Haves

• ELA endorsement
• SEL experience
• Trauma-Informed Education experience

Responsibilities

• Teach Reading Intervention classes
• Co-teach with ELA
• Lead Strategies for Success pull-out classes

Benefits

• Teacher Base Pay Salary Schedule Range: $50,765 - $105,998 (Pending Board of Education Approval) based on one (1) FTE at one hundred eighty eight (188) days.
• Hiring Range for External Candidates: $50,765 - $87,145 (Pending Board of Education Approval)
• Teachers are initially placed according to experience.
• Teachers new to the District may be granted up to 15 years of experience, provided the experience occurred within the last 20 years in accordance with the MVEA Agreement.
• View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
• Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

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