Affective Center Program Special Education Teacher

Affective Needs Center Program Special Education Teacher GRADE LEVEL:
Hiring for high school positions

LOCATION:

Cole High School.

$64,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

Full time school year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position START:
Immediate. First day of new staff training at the end of July.

Our Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST’s nine center-based programs, serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. Teachers in these programs design and deliver targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction, collaborate closely with general education staff and families, and lead a team of paraprofessionals to ensure every student is known, supported, and celebrated.

Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST here.

We are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Affective Needs (AN) Center-Based Special Education Teacher to join our team at DSST:
Cole High School. This position supports students with Serious Emotional Disabilities (SED) in a center-based program, and requires a strong foundation in trauma-informed practices to build trusting relationships, deliver effective instruction, and support student regulation and growth.

• Be an IEP Case Manager:
  Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student’s team of teachers and family along the way.
• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications:
  Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency.
• Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.
• Manage a Team:
  Supervise and develop a team of Paraprofessionals
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content:
  Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
• Track and Support Student Growth:
  Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.
• Promote Positive Culture:
  Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development:
  Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community:
  Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.
• Explore more potential duties here.

We value staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals. A proactive approach to learning and growth, welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Minimum:
Has both a…