Special Education Generalist

• Position Type:
  Special Education Student Support Services/ Special Education Generalist

• Date Posted:
  4/17/2026

• Location:
  
  Palmer Ridge High School

• Date Available:
  
  26-27 School Year

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is looking for a Communication and Social Development Special Education Teacher at Palmer Ridge High School for the  school year. The role of the Special Education Teacher is to identify, assess, and interpret student data, provide consultation for teachers, parents and administrators, provide direct interventions with students, develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (IEPs), and be a contributing member of the school professional learning community.

Communication and Social Development is a center-based program that strategically instructs students by integrating communication and social skills, working closely with the mental health team and speech-language pathologist. Experience teaching special education in the public school setting preferred. Must have or be eligible to receive a Colorado Special Services Provider License with K – 12 Generalist, or special education provider license.

The first day for teachers who are new to the district is July 31, 2026.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279 annually. We are also offering an additional 0.2 FTE as a special education teacher.

The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website.

All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis‑Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans.

Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law. The Lewis‑Palmer School District 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, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services.

Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.