Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Bauder Elementary School

Job Title

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Exempt)

Bauder Elementary School, Fort Collins, Colorado Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026

This position is part of the Multi‑Categorical program for the 2026‑27 school year. The teacher will instruct academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs in coordination with current curriculum within the framework of district and state content standards.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
  • Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
  • Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
  • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans.
  • Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.
• Instruct students in large, small, and one‑on‑one situations across the curriculum.
• Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in developing the master schedule for the Integrated Services department.
• Supervise and direct special education paraprofessionals.
• Create a classroom environment that maximizes instructional opportunity and supervise the behavior and well‑being of students in all educational settings.
• Monitor student learning and progress:
  • Evaluate the success of educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services.
  • Adapt support as needed.
  • Maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes; with outside agencies to promote student success; and with colleagues in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
• Understanding, appreciating, and making accommodations for student diversity.
• Including and engaging families in the student’s education.
• Supporting all district policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Providing personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; and professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer students, provide behavior supports, and follow health care procedures.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity.
• Adherence to attendance requirements and regular punctual presence.
• Compliance with Board of Education, Superintendent, and building policies.
• Communication and collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to workplace safety and use of appropriate safety equipment.

• Operating knowledge of computers, peripherals, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook).
• Operating knowledge of typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
• Operating knowledge of typical office equipment.

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• PERA retirement…