Special Education Teacher, Heritage High School

Position Summary

Position Type: Special Education Licensed / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 12/2/2025
Location: Heritage High School
Closing Date: 12/14/2025

Special Education Teacher – Heritage High School. The role is part of the Learning Support Services Department, serving students with mild‑moderate special education needs. Qualified applicants will demonstrate excellent instructional skills and effective case management, including IEP development, coordination of a multi‑disciplinary team, and partnership with families, community agencies, and district personnel.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction, providing materials that facilitate active learning; monitor student progress and adapt course content delivery methods to meet the needs of individual students; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials, technologies, and equipment to support instruction.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, providing every student with high quality, culturally relevant instruction; create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and community.
• Develop and implement instructional practices and strategies that include multiple methods of assessment, support students in meeting rigorous learning goals, and engage and encourage learners to develop a deep understanding of content areas.
• Develop and implement effective classroom management strategies, providing a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment; communicate student behavior expectations in a positive manner; convey reminders, rules, and expectations with consistency and equity, while recognizing the unique qualities and characteristics of the individual.
• Progress toward professional goals and contribute to school‑wide goals through professional learning communities, parent/student surveys, meetings, record keeping, and other measures and methods.
• Update and maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development as required by school, district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Successful applicants must be properly licensed for assignment as a Professional Educator according to the Colorado Department of Education.

Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE. Work year: 187 contract days (district educator calendar). FTE: 1.0.

Littleton Public Schools offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. As a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. LPS welcomes your interest to join our family and supports our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100% of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

Littleton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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