26 - ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher - Homebound (2026 - 2027 School Year)

About the role

The ESS Special Education Generalist Teacher - Homebound works in a positive environment to provide direct and indirect instructional support to students. They develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and teach various subjects using methods like phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition. The role involves assessing student progress, establishing clear lesson objectives, and communicating with parents and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to students' educational, physical, and social/emotional needs.
• Teach academically and socially appropriate behaviors using a positive behavioral support system.
• Consult with classroom teachers on adaptations, modifications, and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with child study team members and others to set instructional goals.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on students and activities.
• Communicate with parents about their children's progress and needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and assist in classroom interventions.
• Collect and prepare data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to departmental, school, district, and parent meetings.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire.
• Endorsement in applicable level of teaching (Elementary or Secondary).
• Highly qualified in ESS through endorsement on a Colorado teaching license in Special Education Generalist or Special Education Specialist, or Trainable Child or Educable Mentally Handicapped, Multi-handicapped, Severe Needs Cognitive, Profound Needs.
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area.
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series).
• Eligible for a Teacher in Residence (TIR) or Alternative Licensing Program in content area.
• Completed fingerprint-based criminal background check and cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of special education and specialty area principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including the use of technology such as iPads to individualize instruction.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of special education and specialty area principles, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of school rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Knowledge of relevant technology, including the use of technology such as iPads to individualize instruction.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Benefits

Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement

Pay

Salary Range: Teacher

Schedule

Salary Schedule

Benefits

Based on PEA Negotiated Agreement