Special Education Teacher- Salida Middle School Salida School District

This position is for the  school year. When applying you will need to submit pdfs or images of the following:
Letter of Interest, Resume, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Licenses and Certifications, and any other supporting documentation. It will make the application process easier if you have these items prepared prior to starting your submission. The application will save your progress and you are able to log back in with the phone number and email address initially used to register.

We’re looking for a passionate and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join our middle school team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a supportive environment and is committed to helping students grow academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• 📝 Plan & Deliver Instruction
  Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with Colorado state standards to support student learning and growth.
• 👩🏫 Adapt Teaching Methods
  Instruct students both individually and in groups, tailoring approaches to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
• 📊 Monitor Student Progress
  Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and social development to inform instruction and support.
• 📚 Create Balanced Learning Experiences
  Design and conduct activities that reflect a well-rounded instructional program for students from varied backgrounds and abilities.
• 🤝 Collaborate with Colleagues
  Work closely with fellow educators to share strategies, support student success, and contribute to a positive school culture.
• 🗂️ Stay Organized
  Maintain strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage classroom responsibilities and planning.
• 📘 Contribute to Curriculum Development
  Participate in district-wide initiatives to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• This position requires a high degree of collaborative communication and leadership.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual‑motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Teach basic skills like literacy and communication techniques, Social Emotional Learning and life skills to students with severe disabilities.
• Requires substantial organizational and time management skills.

The award‑winning Salida School District is much more than a small rural mountain district. Salida Schools are recognized throughout the state as leaders and trendsetters in public education. With a philosophy of knowing every student by name and by need, the district’s six schools serve over 1,300 students from pre‑K through 12th grade and are the heart of Chaffee County. The community is built on a dedication to education, business development, the arts and culture, as well as health and wellness, all of which are…