Transformative ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

26 - ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

Pueblo School District 60 Risley School of Exploration - Pueblo, Colorado

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Job : 5728433

Final date to receive applications: May 26, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: May 20, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence. Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title:

ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher

Work Year: 165 days

Department:
Teaching and Learning Services

Reports To:

School Principal

Salary Range:
Teacher Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

Teacher Innovation Zone  School Year)

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

-Mahatma Gandhi

The Pueblo District 60 Innovation Zone consists of seven unique schools that provide educators with the opportunity to engage in teaching and learning that is equally challenging and rewarding. Our innovation zone leaders and teachers:

• Create genuine and meaningful relationships with students
• Recognize that each student is unique and believe that every student can be successful.
• Engage with colleagues to design and implement high quality instruction.
• Pioneer new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that can be shared throughout the district.
• Adopt a growth mindset, overcome barriers, and remain persistent in their pursuit of student success.

Throughout the year, teachers within the innovation zone will:

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout their school and within the zone.
• Build community through professional development and social events and activities.
• Participate in additional zone-specific "innovation days" during the school year.

For more information about the Pueblo District 60 Innovation zone, please visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pueblod
60.org/Page/1427

Innovation Zone Middle School Teachers in hard to fill positions such as Mathematics Teacher and ESS teacher qualify for an additional annual stipend as part of their employment. Other positions may also receive a bonus based on the needs of their building.

The primary responsibility of the ESS Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by developing ESS students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily learning;
Performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Endorsement in applicable level of teaching (i.e Elementary or Secondary)
• Teacher must be highly qualified in ESS through the following options:
  • Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in:
    Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist Endorsement or Trainable Child or Educable Mentally Handicapped, Multi-handicapped, Severe Needs Cognitive, Profound Needs
  • 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area
  • Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
  • Be eligible for a Teacher in Residence (TIR) or Alternative Licensing Program in content area
• Employee must…