TCH - Teacher - Special Education; SY

TCH - Teacher - Special Education (26/27 SY)

• Position Type:
  Teacher (High School)/ High School Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Location:
  
  Adams City High School
• Closing Date: 02/27/2026

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special Education FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY GRADE: TCH

LOCATION: Assigned Building DAYS: 188 |
CALENDAR B

JOB  & DATE: TCH-30 | May, 2025

JOB PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

The Special Education Teacher position is to provide exceptional educational support and guidance to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive an inclusive and tailored education. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, parents/guardians, and specialists to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs). Special Education Teachers play a vital role in creating an environment where students with disabilities can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Education Level Details: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or General qualifications of a teacher as prescribed by the State Department of Education
• License / Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Must hold an active Colorado teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement. Hold a current Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification or receive within 45 days of hire.
• Visually Impaired: Valid Colorado teaching license with an endorsement or certification in Special Education for the Visually Impaired and demonstrates Braille competency per Colorado Standard
• Work Experience
  
  Required:
  
  One year residency, student teaching, or classroom experience preferred
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Knowledge of core academic subject assigned;
  Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards;
  Bilingual Endorsement preferred;
  Regular attendance is essential
• Proficiency in using adaptive technology and specialized teaching materials for students with visual impairments;
  Knowledge of embossing software (Duxbury) and all magnification and mathematics software for the visually impaired;
  Ability to use and teach abacus and other apparatus;
  Knowledge of print alternatives (Braille and auditory techniques) for students with visual impairment

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements, including accommodations for individual students.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect student learning styles and needs.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Collaborate with other staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods per district requirements.
• Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion.

• Showcase academic performance of students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model; support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning, appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior per Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Comply with Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents as required.

• Comply with all…