ESS Teacher

• Position Type: K-12/ ESS Teacher (Generalist)
• Date Posted: 7/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Vineland Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  School Year
• Closing Date: 7/302026 or until filled

District 70's Mission:
To Educate Each Student to Achieve His or Her Full Academic Potential

We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.

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.

• Position: ESS Teacher
• Location:
  
  Vineland Middle School
• Work Year: 164 Days, 151 Student Contact Days
• New Teachers must attend New Teacher Orientation as a condition of employment
• Salary Range: $47,000-$104,200($47,000-$72,500 for external candidates depending on experience and education)
• FLSA Classification:
  Exempt

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.

Please review the full job description link found at the bottom of this posting for qualifications and details.

Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check.

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

A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, 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 according to state and/or federal law.

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