Special Education Teacher
Job in
Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado, 81101, USA
Listing for:
ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TITLE:SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
A staff member responsible for providing special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to fulfill their potential for learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:The teacher must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a teacher in the State of Colorado as provided by law.Licensed staff must be qualified for the area or grade level in which they perform, meeting Colorado Department of Education accreditation standards. Ready endorsement preferred.REPORTS TO: The Building Principal
JOB GOAL:
To provide special education students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to ability levels. Work in self-contained, collaborative, co-teaching, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
ConfidentialityCourtesyCooperation and positive attitudeReliability/PunctualityAccuracy and efficiencyRespectfulness toward othersHonestyTimeliness in respect to deadlinesThe classroom teacher must display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standardsWill productively participate in Professional Learning CommunitiesRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Creates an appropriate positive, caring and safe environment conducive to learning.Implements a variety of effective standards-based instructional strategies that meet district adopted curriculum for a particular teaching assignment and the needs of individual students, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic status.Implements a variety of standards-based and/or appropriate assessments to promote higher levels of achievement for all students.Implements communication strategies with students, families, community and staff that promote higher levels of professionalism and understanding.Fulfills all contractual obligations, as per master contract and district, state and/or federal policies, as well as duties as assigned per building or district.Conducts self with integrity that promotes higher levels of professionalism.Maintains accurate, complete and correct student records as required by law, district policy and building administration.Assists building administration in consistent enforcement of district and building policies: i.e., dress code.Maintains professional competence, including the assigned level(s) and content area (s).Accesses Special Education laws and implementing them through the IEP process.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Number of teacher days assigned annually. Salary to be negotiated with the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy and procedure for evaluation of certified/licensed staff.
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