ESS Teacher

Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Teacher

Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas.

Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing educational activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes who are identified or going through the special education process. The Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction and support to students with a disability through academic, behavior, social/emotional and adaptive tools in collaboration with the general education teacher and school team. The Special Education Teacher schedules, develops and participates in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the students. The Special Education Teacher may work directly with paraprofessionals, providing modeling, coaching and intervention strategies worked on with students.

Salary Range: $47,000-$104,200 ($47,000-$72,500 for external candidates depending on experience and education)

Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line trict
70.org. Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review.

Benefits:
Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay;
Employee Assistance Program;
Cafeteria Plan (Section 125); PERA Retirement;
Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with federal and state laws, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited accordance with state and/or federal law.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.