INR Special Education Teacher of the Visually Impaired
About the role
This position is eligible for a one-time signing bonus of $2,500 payable on December 15, 2026, and a retention bonus of $2,500 after three years of employment, payable on June 15, 2029.
Starting Date
The starting date when filled.
Experience
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience.
Work Schedule
182 contracted work days (prorated based on start date).
Benefits
- group insurance (health, dental, and vision)
- paid sick and personal leave
- elective retirement savings plans
Pay
- Minimum starting pay is $50,500/year
- Maximum salary is $101,999/year*
- Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience
- Salary will be prorated based on start date
Qualifications and Expectations
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Colorado teaching license endorsed in area of assignment: Special Education Specialist- Visual Impairment (0-21)
- COLORADO READ ACT: See the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for other endorsement requirements
- Training Requirements for the state of Colorado
- If you have any questions regarding the READ Act training requirements, please contact our Coordinator of Literacy Performance, Georganna Rapaport, at georganna.rapaport@d49.org
About School District 49
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. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
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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
Contact Information
The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system. Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.