2026-27 Teacher Secondary Special Education-Autism

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.
  • Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity.
  • Supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
  • Include and engage families in the student's education.
  • Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Provide personal and professional excellence.

  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.