Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

Our Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST’s nine center-based programs, serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student’s team of teachers and family along the way.
• Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency.
• Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.
• Supervise and develop a team of Paraprofessionals.
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.

Requirements

• Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement.
• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
• Experience in teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in the areas of academic, communication, executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• If you are passionate about working with students with disabilities and you don’t currently have a teaching credential or have a teaching credential and would like to obtain your SpEd endorsement, we’d love to connect with you!

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.
• Proficiency in using technology and educational software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Growth and opportunity for advancement.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Whole human wellness initiatives.
• Physical and mental health support.
• Relocation support for out-of-state applicants.
• Local discounts for employees and their families.

Pay

$64,000 - $82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

Schedule

Full time, school year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position. Start date: First day of new staff training at the end of July. You can view the current school year calendar here.