SPED Teacher

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

12h

About The Position

PODER Academy Elementary School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, full-time SPED Teacher for K–12 classes for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher works with students individually and in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom, and serves as a case manager responsible for paperwork, monitoring, and hosting IEP meetings. The role includes developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with teachers, professional staff, and administrators on instructional and classroom matters; and responding to students’ and families’ questions about instruction and student progress. The teacher adapts instruction and materials to individualized learning plans, assesses student competency and progress, participates in developing measurable IEP goals and objectives, and maintains records required to document progress and meet mandated requirements. The role also supports classroom teachers in implementing the curriculum and individual student plans, helps maintain safe and positive learning environments, and communicates with parents and guardians about student progress and ways to support learning at home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Appropriate Wyoming licensure.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to effectively teach and work one-on-one and with small groups of students.
Passion and/or experience working with students in grades K through 6.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom work and instructional materials to address students’ individualized learning plans.
Administer developmental tests and subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency and inform individual learning plans.
Advise parents and legal guardians about student progress, achievement expectations, improvement methods, and ways to reinforce classroom goals at home.
Advise students on improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and personal matters.
Assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and goals, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Collaborate with instructional staff, student groups, school personnel, parents, and community resources to improve educational quality and achieve classroom objectives.
Manage student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitor students in varied educational environments to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Participate in developing student IEPs, including measurable goals and objectives, to support access to the curriculum and instruction on state standards and benchmarks.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences to convey or gather information needed to perform the role.
Prepare and maintain written and electronic materials and records documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Support classroom teachers in implementing the established curriculum and individual student plans.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective functioning of the work unit.
Develop lesson plans and deliver group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
Serve as case manager, including handling paperwork and monitoring and hosting IEP meetings.
Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.