Teacher, Itinerant Special Education; Sy

Overview

Job Description

This is an ongoing hiring need for the 2026/2027 school year. This general pool will remain open until all positions are filled. Applications are accepted online; interested applicants must apply through the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

About This Job

Itinerant Special Education (SPED) Float Teachers work with students with disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities. This position requires the ability and willingness to work as a float teacher, and frequent travel throughout the district.

• A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan. See the DCTA Salary Schedule for details. Please submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS offers Total Rewards such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• Help all students develop competence and confidence through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.
• Provide instruction based on the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce conduct rules and behavior for assigned students; reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observe, evaluate, report and record students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, related service providers, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Present subject matter to students using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style to meet student learning needs.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (e.g., coaching, tutoring, or summer programs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. See DPS for specific requirements; CDE Application Receipt is acceptable for 90 days.
• Experience working with students with disabilities who represent the diversity of the District is preferred.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible within various job duties and assignments.
• Position requires frequent travel throughout the district.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive education; belief in and support for all students to access high-quality education.
• Must have a permanent Colorado address and be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.

Equal Opportunity

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS comprises nearly 200 schools and serves more than 90,000 students.