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TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE NEEDS

TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE NEEDS

Denver Public SchoolsDenver, CO, US
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TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE NEEDS

Join to apply for the TEACHER, ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION MODERATE NEEDS role at Denver Public Schools

Applications will be received until October 22, 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

Special Education (SPED) Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities. Notice to Applicants : This vacancy is at a school designated as an "Innovation School." For more information, please contact the school and / or DCTA.

What DPS Offers You

  • A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
  • Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan. See the DCTA Salary Schedule for details. Note : You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
  • Total Reward offerings including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do

  • Develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing direct instruction while aligning with District standards and benchmarks.
  • Administers and interprets both formal and informal individualized educational assessments.
  • Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces conduct and behavior of assigned students; reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
  • Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines, adapting teaching methods to meet students\' varying needs; communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects; instructs students individually and in groups using various methods.
  • Provides daily living support (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, personal hygiene) following universal precautions; operates and maintains adaptive technology and equipment; lifts and transports students as needed.
  • May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers\' collective bargaining agreement (e.g., coaching, tutoring, or summer programs).
  • What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required. A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
  • Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. See DPS for specific requirements; DPS may accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
  • ELA-S Only : If teaching in both Spanish and English, candidates may be required to take the Spanish language proficiency (SLP) exam; alternatively, Praxis II - Spanish : World Language 5195 with a score of 163 or higher is acceptable as an SLP exam.
  • ELA-S Only : Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Experience working with young special needs students and their parents is preferred.
  • Experience with diverse student populations is preferred.
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion and to ensuring all students have access to high-quality education.
  • Residence in Colorado with the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
  • Equal Opportunity

    Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any status protected by law. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity based on job-related factors.

    Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.

    About Us

    Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS comprises nearly 200 schools and serves more than 90,000 students.

    For more information, visit dpsk12.org.

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