Music​/Orchestra Teacher, Part-Time (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Music (Orchestra) Teacher

Teachers at Colorado Springs School District 11 are professional educators who ensure that every student has access to rigorous, engaging, and equitable learning opportunities. They embody the district's values of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and excellence, and are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success.

Core expectations include designing and implementing standards-aligned instruction, maintaining an inclusive learning environment, integrating technology effectively, using data to inform teaching, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging families as partners in education. Teachers also serve as reflective practitioners who continuously seek to improve through professional learning and feedback.

Essential job functions include:

• Provide specialized instruction
• Develop and implement IEPs
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Collaborate with staff and families
• Promote inclusive and supportive learning environments
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance
• Engage in professional growth and collaboration

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws governing special education
• Principles and practices of individualized instruction
• Methods for developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Evidence-based instructional and behavioral interventions
• Assessment tools and data collection methods
• Collaborative and inclusive practices
• Ethical and professional standards

Skills in:

• Designing and delivering individualized instruction
• Writing clear, compliant, and measurable IEP goals
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student performance data
• Managing and documenting multiple caseloads
• Communicating effectively with students, families, colleagues, and community partners
• Implementing positive behavior supports
• Using assistive technology, digital tools, and adaptive resources
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Ability to:

• Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom environment
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to accommodate individual learning differences
• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely records
• Build trusting relationships with students and families
• Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Reflect on professional practice and actively pursue ongoing learning and development
• Uphold confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
• Demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and the district's mission

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with appropriate Special Education endorsement
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, prior K–12 special education teaching experience, and/or bilingual proficiency

Join Colorado Springs School District 11 and help empower exceptional learners to reach their fullest potential. As a Special Education Teacher, your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a lasting impact—creating inclusive classrooms where every student is seen, supported, and celebrated.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the  school year:

• Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck)
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School):
• All Teachers/SSPs (regardless of FTE) will receive an additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May).
  
  NOTE:
  
  This is prorated based off of FTE.
• Teaching and SSP Staff qualify to receive an additional 10 extra days (beyond the District Calendar), paid at the per diem rate. Five (5) days for USIP design and five (5) days as "collaborative flex" days.
  
  NOTE:
  
  SSPs receiving extra days (per the Employee Handbook) are only allowed to work a TOTAL of 10 extra days. For example, nurses are allowed to work 3 additional days per the Handbook and are only allowed to work an additional 7 days (for a total of 10).
• Mitchell High School Only:
  Teachers/SSPs also receive a one-step increase (paid monthly).
• Pay for Performance (Mitchell High School):
  All Teachers/SSPs receive a Pay for Performance…