2026-27 Teacher Elementary Special Education-Multi Categorical-Cache La Poudre Elementary School

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.

Job Tasks

• 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 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 and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
  • With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
  • With outside agencies to promote student success.
  • 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 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.