Special Education Teacher

Position Summary

Special Education Teacher at Bea Underwood Elementary School in Parachute, Colorado. Full‑time, exempt position with a salary range of $45,000.00 to $84,112.00 per year. Starting immediately and reports to the Building Principal.

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEP goals and the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS).
• Adapt, modify, and scaffold grade‑level curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to ensure student access and progress.
• Deliver services through co‑teaching, push‑in support, pull‑out small group instruction, consultation models, and structured classroom settings as determined by student needs.
• Implement evidence‑based instructional strategies and interventions to address academic skill gaps.
• Provide direct instruction in executive functioning skills, organization, study strategies, and self‑advocacy appropriate for an elementary school setting.
• Support students in developing transition readiness skills, including goal‑setting, independence, and preparation for future grade‑level expectations.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology as outlined in student IEPs.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals using formative and summative data.
• Adjust instruction based on ongoing assessment and progress monitoring results.
• Administer and analyze language proficiency data, including ACCESS for ELLs results and local measures, to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Support student reclassification and ongoing monitoring in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, and behavior support plans as required.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students and ensure development, implementation, and annual review of IEPs in compliance with IDEA and Colorado Special Education Rules.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff to develop measurable goals aligned to student needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, evaluation data, service logs, and compliance records.
• Support development and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when required.
• Ensure accommodations, modifications, and behavioral supports are implemented with fidelity.
• Participate in evaluation, re‑evaluation, and transition planning processes in accordance with required timelines and procedures.
• Establish and maintain an orderly, inclusive learning environment that supports academic engagement and behavioral growth.
• Implement proactive classroom management strategies and positive behavior supports aligned with student needs and school expectations.
• Supervise students to ensure safety during instruction, transitions, lunch, field trips, and school‑sponsored activities.
• Support implementation of student safety plans and behavior support plans as required.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students with disabilities can access grade‑level instruction aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Support implementation of accommodations, modifications, and classroom supports across content areas.
• Participate in PLCs, grade‑level team meetings, MTSS processes, and data review meetings to support student growth.
• Coordinate services with related service providers, including speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, counselors, and other specialists.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral supports.
• Support students who may receive additional services (e.g., ELD, intervention) to ensure coordinated programming.
• Build positive, supportive relationships that promote student confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Support students in developing social‑emotional skills and appropriate peer interactions.
• Promote inclusion and equitable access to school programs, services, and extracurricular opportunities.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with…