Teacher, Affective Needs
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Elementary School, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENTRose Stein International is a community of inquirers empowered to embrace curiosity, collaboration and diverse perspectives. Our journey lead us as global citizens to create a better world!
We strive to accomplish this mission through our candidacy with International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programs (PYP). As an IB World School it will allow us many opportunities to help our children grow. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programs of international education that share a powerful vision.
IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
ABOUT YOUJeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers.
Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.
Desired
Start Date:
08/24/2026
Teacher, Affective Needs
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 ,
Hours/Day: 8.000 ,
Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE
- Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non‑licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job‑specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
RESPONSIBILITIESSUMMARY Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of IDEIA. Utilize evidence‑based…
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