Teacher - Special Education; SSN

Position Title

Teacher
- Special Education
- Significant Support Needs (SSN)

• Position Type:
  Teaching
  - Elementary School/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Olathe Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/12/2026
• Closing Date: 06/02/2026
• Direct Supervisor:
  Building Principal
• Site:
  Olathe Elementary School
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Teacher (range $51,516 - $83,929 based on 26/27 salary schedules, education and experience)
• Work Calendar:
  Teacher - 178 Days
• Start Date:
  
  August 12, 2026
• Class:
  Exempt

At Olathe Elementary School, we're more than just a place to work—we're a family. Our school sits in the heart of the small farming community of Olathe, Colorado, and we're proud to be part of a community that truly rallies around its school. Many of our staff members have been here for their entire careers—some even attended OES themselves! That kind of loyalty and connection says a lot about what makes this place so special.

Our vision is to engage minds, illuminate hearts, and empower students to reach their full potential and make a meaningful difference in the world. But it's more than just words—it's something we live out every single day. We're a fun, collaborative staff who work hard, support each other, and believe in putting relationships first.

We're serious about student growth and focused on data-driven instruction, but we always lead with care and connection. Our kids are kind, respectful, and eager to learn, and we have very few behavior issues. It's truly a joy to teach here. Our families are involved and supportive, and volunteers are always around to lend a hand.

Students at OES go on to the middle and high school just across the road, so we get to watch them grow over the years—and they always remember their time with us.

If you're passionate about education, love working as part of a team, and want to be part of something meaningful in a community that values kids and teachers alike, we'd love to welcome you to OES.

To learn more about Olathe Elementary, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consists of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403(b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks:
Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress aligned to instructional objectives and IEP goals; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Students with significant support needs are highly diverse learners with extensive needs in the areas of cognition and/or learning, communication, movement, and social/emotional abilities. The individual may also have concurrent health, sensory, physical and/or behavioral disabilities.

Students with significant support needs require:

• A wide variety of approaches and supports to demonstrate their knowledge and skills intensive instruction in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills to acquire and generalize knowledge
• Substantial adaptations (modifications and accommodations) and/or ongoing supports to access grade level curriculum
• Access to assistive technology tools to communicate, learn and demonstrate their knowledge
• Progress to be measured by observation, data collection, assessment, and work samples
• Individualized levels of support across major life activities in home, school, and community