Special Education Teacher/.5 Middle School/.5 High School

Castle Rock School District 401

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Castle Rock, CO - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 54221 - 102194

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 25-05-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
5/15/2025

Location:
Castle Rock School District

Date Available:
09/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Castle Rock School District #401 is excited to announce the opening of .5 Middle School & .5 High School Special Education Teacher. Candidates must hold the proper Washington State credentials and/or endorsement. Applicants must meet current ESSA standards for highly qualified teachers.

Summary: To guide students in their social emotional and academic development and ensure that all staff are aware of unique student needs identified in each students IEP. The primary focus will be classroom instruction (Math and English) and social and emotional development. Responsible for ensuring services are delivered with fidelity. Will collaborate with classroom teachers other special education teachers the building principals and the Director of Special Services

Responsibilities:

Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP.
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance special education needs instructional goals and objectives and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
Employs various teaching techniques methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
Coordinates with other members of the IEP team (including related service providers) to ensure that services are provided as written in the IEP.
Coordinates with regular education teachers to ensure compliance regarding accommodations and modifications.
Schedules IEP meetings and ensures the appropriate stakeholders are invited and present.
Ensures that IEPs are compliant with federal state and district guidelines.
Completes minute audits to ensure that any service minutes (direct or supplementary) are being provided.
Provides procedural safeguards meeting notice and prior written notice to the parents each year.
IEP goals accommodations and modifications are provided to general education teachers
Develops and administers service area-specific assessments to develop individual learning plans based on student progress toward learning targets objectives expectations etc.
Assess student progress toward learning targets objectives expectations and/or goals to provide feedback to students parents and administration. Provide semester reports to parents/guardians regarding progress towards all IEP goals
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; and students achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual students.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
Seeks out and participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities within and outside the school that generally address needs identified through examination of evidence of instruction effectiveness.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students examinations and quizzes attendance anecdotal records etc.) to document student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse harassment etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.
Responds to emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Directs paraeducators to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
Maintains attendance and grade records.
Maintains relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support respect and cooperation.
Involves families in setting goals and expectations for individual students learning and development.
Communicates expectations for individual students to families and works with them to develop and monitor strategies at home to support students in achieving those goals.
Communicates with families regarding individual student learning and progress.
Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e. social services public health medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
Responds fully to families concerns about students and follow up by providing information about progress or changes.
Contributes to improvement efforts within the school.
Demonstrates the consistent use of proven research-based strategies for effective classroom management lesson planning flexible grouping active student engagement and instructional delivery.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Perform basic math including calculations using fractions percent and/or ratios.
Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others.
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include recordkeeping principles and office equipment/software.
Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
Manages difficult or emotional situations. Responds promptly to student staff and public needs.
Maintains Confidentiality; creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
High ethical standards treats people with respect and courtesy.
Strong organizational skills
High level of professionalism approaches others in a tactful and positive manner

Working Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting 10% walking and 65% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Qualifications:

Must hold a current Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
Complete Washington State Patrol background check. The employee is responsible for the cost of background checks.
First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
Training in de-escalation techniques and restraint or willingness to be trained in district-adopted practices.
Understanding of current State and Federal laws pertaining to the education of students with disabilities
Experience in like position preferred.
Experience with positive behavior intervention techniques

Salary and Benefits:
Salary: $54221 - $102194
Castle Rock School District offers the following.

Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD & D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee-funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
CRSD offers paid sick personal religious and bereavement leave.

If you would like to be considered for this position please complete all application materials at
This position is also available to current teaching staff appropriately licensed/endorsed who would request a transfer. If you would like to be considered for this position please fill out an internal application in Applitrack.

NOTE: If hired you will be required to complete a fingerprint background check at your expense as a condition of employment.

Castle Rock School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity
disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints
of alleged discrimination

Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator Ciliv Rights Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW
Bryan Keatley Bryan Keatley Superintendent
615 Front Ave SW 615 Front Ave SW 600 Huntington Ave S
Castle Rock WA 98611 Castle Rock WA 98611 Castle Rock WA 98611

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