Elementary SPED Teacher

Elementary SPED Teacher )

Pinnacle Charter School - Federal Heights, Colorado

Reports to:

Elementary School Principal and/or Elementary School Assistant Principal
Direct Reports:
This is a non-supervisory position.

This is a full-time, exempt, 10-month position. Salaries start at $62,573 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience. Salary range: $62,573 to $97,829 per year.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)
• Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA
• PERA 401(k), 403(b), and Roth IRA retirement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Colonial add-ons for accident, critical illness, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions
• Paid Time Off: PTO Days 8 per year

• Deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction using differentiated and specialized instructional practices.
• Adapt curriculum, pacing, and instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Implement research-based interventions in reading, writing, and mathematics through both push-in and pull-out service models.
• Establish and maintain a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment aligned with PBIS expectations.
• Clearly communicate daily learning targets and success criteria to students.
• Monitor student engagement and adjust instruction to maximize learning outcomes.
• Identify and develop lesson plans aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards, incorporating accommodations and specially designed instruction.
• Utilize the PBIS Model for relationship building, respect, and responsibility.

• Analyze multiple data sources (MAP, CMAS, classroom assessments, progress monitoring tools) to inform instruction and intervention.
• Continuously monitor and document student progress toward academic and functional goals.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to refine instructional practices and interventions.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records of student performance and progress.
• Administer and utilize formative and summative assessments to identify students who are at-risk, on grade level, or advanced, and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Analyze and interpret student data to provide targeted, differentiated instruction.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, SPED staff, related service providers, and administration to support student success.
• Participate actively in PLCs, MTSS processes, and data team meetings.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress and supports.
• Contribute to the development of school-wide instructional goals aligned to the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
• Engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional and compliance practices.

• Ensure all services are delivered in alignment with IDEA, Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and district requirements.
• Support implementation of accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction as outlined in IEPs.
• Maintain compliance with timelines, documentation, and procedural safeguards.
• Support evaluation processes and eligibility determination in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and support student social-emotional development.

• Serve as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload (approximately 25–35 students), ensuring all legal and instructional requirements are met.
• Develop, write, and maintain high-quality, legally defensible IEPs aligned to student needs and data.
• Plan, schedule, and facilitate annual and triennial IEP meetings, ensuring compliance with timelines and meaningful parent participation.
• Coordinate and lead communication among families, general education teachers, service providers, and administration.
• Conduct and contribute to academic and functional evaluations, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Interpret assessment and progress monitoring data to inform IEP development and instructional decision-making aligned with IDEA and Colorado standards.
• Monitor and document progress toward IEP goals, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Track and ensure delivery of IEP service minutes, maintaining compliance with service logs and documentation.
• Collaborate with MTSS teams to support intervention planning and determine eligibility for special education services.
• Coordinate services across settings (push-in, pull-out, and general education environments).
• Maintain organized, audit-ready student records and…