Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Rice Elementary School Job Wellington area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Rice Elementary School
Poudre School District
Rice Elementary - Wellington, Colorado

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Information specific to this position:
This position is for a Elementary Special Education Teacher in the Multi-Categorical Program at Rice Elementary School.

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position:
Ongoing

Benefits include:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 10th, 2026).

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and if selected, will retain contract status.

Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.

Position Type:

See Job Description

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Elementary Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Family:
Licensed Pay Range: T Salary Schedule

Prepared/Revised Date:
January 17, 2022 Job Code: 20201

SUMMARY:

Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Integrated Services/Special Education programs in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:

Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, objectives, and transition plans.
Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEPs.

Instruct students in large, small, and/or one-on-one situations across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills.

Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in the development of master schedule for the Integrated Services department.

Assist in the supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.

Create a classroom…