Teacher, Secondary Special Education Moderate Needs - 6Th-8Th Grade

DPS•Denver, CO

26d

About The Position

Applications will be received until August 8th, 2025 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: Mild/Moderate Needs Special Education (SPED) Teachers provide services to students of all identified educational disabilities. Special education teachers are responsible for managing a caseload, monitoring student growth, and developing and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Responsible for modifying or adapting curriculum to best meet students' needs while providing access to Common Core State Standards. What DPS Offers You: A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Salary Range . Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources . This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas ( DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days .)
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, preferred.
Experience working with young students with exceptional needs and their parents preferred.
Experience developing and implementing IEPs and BIPs.
Experience co-teaching in core academic subjects and thrives in a collaborative team approach preferred.
Experience working or teaching a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques to meet students’ varying needs.
Create, write, monitor, and facilitate IEPs for students on the caseload to ensure that students' individualized academic and social-emotional needs are met.
Oversee the scheduling of IEP meetings and the IEP process for students assigned to caseload to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Promote student respect for the rights of others in the classroom to create and maintain a positive learning environment.
Prepare lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; and instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.
Demonstrate sensitivity to students' physical, medical, and varying learning styles to their identified disabilities to support students.
Set high expectations for all students to demonstrate a deep belief that every learner thrives.
Complete Medicaid logging for reimbursement of services when applicable.
Manage and teach socially appropriate behavior to promote self-regulation and safety.
May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (this is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).