Elementary School Special Education

Bea Underwood Elementary School Special Education Teacher

The Elementary School Special Education Teacher supports students with disabilities by providing specially designed instruction aligned to students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS). This position serves students with a range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and ensures access to grade-level curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies within an elementary school setting.

Services may be delivered through co-teaching, push-in support, pull-out small group instruction, consultation models, and structured classroom settings, based on student needs and district programming. The Special Education Teacher supports students' academic achievement, executive functioning, social-emotional development, behavioral growth, and transition readiness while promoting inclusion, equity, and student independence. The teacher collaborates with families, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure coordinated supports that promote student growth across academic, behavioral, and functional domains.

Specially Designed Instruction & Student Learning

• 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.

IEP Development, Case Management & Compliance

• 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.

Classroom Environment, Safety & Student Well-Being

• 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.

Collaboration & Content Access Support

• 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.

Student Support, Advocacy & Family…