SY) Special Education Teacher; Elementary Springs School District
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher
Position Profile
Position: Teacher:
Special Education
Department/School: Howbert Elementary School
Reports To: Principal
FTE: 1.0
Days/Year: 187
Salary
Schedule:
Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule, School Based Positions (Group
A)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
At an elementary school with an outdoor learning focus, employee will partner in a community of learners to create experiential opportunities, connect learners to the natural world, and foster an empowered community of citizens.
Will be responsible for:
- Planning and facilitating units of study through which students engage in experiential learning in the classroom and in nature
- Enhancing learning by making connections to the natural world so students feel comfortable outside and become stewards for the environment
- Building relationships that foster internal and external community connections to enrich connections to the outdoors.
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 Provide Specialized Instruction- Design and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
- Adapt curriculum materials and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Collaborate with IEP teams to develop measurable goals and appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Collect and analyze data on student performance to inform instructional decisions and interventions.
- Maintain accurate records, progress reports, and documentation to support ongoing evaluation of student growth.
- Partner with general education teachers, related service providers, and administrators to support inclusive practices and coordinated instruction.
- Communicate regularly with families and caregivers to share progress, celebrate successes, and address student needs.
- Implement positive behavior supports and proactive strategies to foster student engagement and independence.
- Advocate for equitable access to general education settings and resources.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to special education services and student records.
- Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and compliance reviews as required.
- Participate in professional learning communities, training, and development opportunities to enhance instructional practices.
- Reflect on teaching effectiveness and contribute to school and district initiatives promoting inclusive, student-centered education.
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