2026-27 Teacher Early Childhood Special Education-Putnam Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible for creating an environment conducive to the learning needs of three- and four-year old children with disabilities and/or who are high risk and implement a comprehensive, individualized preschool curriculum.

Job Tasks

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:

  • Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
  • Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans.
  • Meaningful programs for parents/families.
  • Individualized Education Plan goals, objectives, and transition plans.

• Administer appropriate assessments to evaluate strengths and needs of individual students.

• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate.
• Monitor student learning and progress to:
  • Evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services.
  • Adapt support as needed.
  • Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.

• Communicate students' progress, needs, and eligibility with families and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
  • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
  • With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• Bachelor's degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with early childhood students and/or students with special needs preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.