Special Education Teacher - ASPIRE Licensure Program 2024-2025 School Year Immediate Start
Special Education Teacher - ASPIRE Licensure Program 2024-2025 School Year Immediate Start
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$ 62000 - 80000
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POSITION: Special Education Teacher ASPIRE Licensure Program
GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions
LOCATION: Currently hiring at multiple locations. See which campuses are currently hiring for Special Education Teachers here.
SALARY: $60000$78000 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! Please note that the salary scale for the 202526 school year has increased to $. On 7/1/25 you will automatically receive a raise to match this scale if you continue with us to the 202526 school year
SCHOLARSHIP: This year DSST has a set number of scholarships to support aspiring special education teachers. In exchange for a two year commitment working at DSST we will pay for your full tuition to CU Denvers ASPIRE to Teach Program. This one year program allows you to work full time with us as a Special Education Teacher while completing the licensure program at CU. For more detailed information about ASPIRE see this FAQ. Interested candidates would complete a brief application and interview with the scholarship committee and scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.
STATUS: Full time school year benefits eligible exempt inperson position
START: Immediate start is preferred. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Mild/Moderate Special Education Teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed known and challenged to achieve their most ambitious postsecondary path. Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST here.
Plan and deliver culturally responsive instruction in cotaught pushin and/or pullout settings
Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students with disabilities; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs developing goals monitoring progress delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions and celebrating success with each students 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 (MultiTiered Systems of Support) Team
Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class after school tutoring etc.*
*See many of our possible duties here.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school reach their most ambitious postsecondary goals and lead exemplary lives
Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an antiracist educator
Selfawareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve
WHO WE ARE
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highestperforming network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100 of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST
At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!
Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.
Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
And more!
DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age 40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
