Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

About the role

District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead.

Responsibilities

• Teach early childhood special education curriculum
• Implement individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to support student learning
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Participate in professional development opportunities

Requirements

• BA/BS from accredited college or university
• Valid Colorado License endorsed in area of assignment: 0-8 or 0-8 Early Childhood Special Education
• Meet Department of Human Services requirements for Site Director, preferred

Qualifications and Expectations

• Experience: District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience
• Work Schedule: 182 contracted work days
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans
• Schedule: Starting date July 28, 2026
• Pay: Minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Group insurance (health, dental, and vision)
• Paid sick and personal leave
• Elective retirement savings plans

Pay

The minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.

Schedule

Starting date July 28, 2026

Application Instructions

• Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
• Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions
• Fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
• Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
• Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
• Upload current resume
• Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license