High School Special Education Instructional Support Teacher (2025-2026)
High School Special Education Instructional Support Teacher (2025-2026)
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High School Special Education Instructional Support Teacher
Description:
Pinnacle Charter High School is seeking a skilled and collaborative educator to serve as a High School Instructional Support Teacher providing academic support in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math for students receiving special education services. This is a certified teaching positionnot a paraprofessional roleand does not require a special education license. Applicants must hold a valid Colorado teaching credential.
In this role you will be supervised by a high school administrator and work closely with the licensed Special Education Teacher and SPED Coordinator to deliver targeted instructional support to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Key responsibilities include supporting students within general education classrooms facilitating small group and individualized instruction scaffolding grade-level content and monitoring academic progress toward IEP goals. This position supports but does not manage IEP compliance or special education case management.
The ideal candidate is committed to inclusive education skilled in differentiating instruction and experienced in building collaborative relationships with general education teachers. We are looking for an educator who believes in supporting all students in accessing rigorous grade-level learning.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: High School Principal and/or High School Assistant Principal
Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this posting is 6/22/2025.
Compensation:
This is a full-time 10-month position. Salaries start at $59297 and go up based on education and years of licensed experience. Click here to see Teacher Salary Schedule which can also be found on the schools website under Financial Transparency. See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of the job description.
Essential Functions
Classroom Environment
- Deliver high-quality grade-level instruction aligned with the curriculum.
- Demonstrate subject-area expertise and instructional clarity.
- Conduct regular student check-ins to monitor progress on IEP goals and provide timely academic support.
- Promote collaboration communication and respect among students.
- Maintain high academic expectations and clear behavioral norms.
- Post and reference daily learning objectives that students can articulate.
- Maintain strong pacing to maximize instructional time and student engagement.
- Foster positive professional relationships with students families staff and the broader community.
Collaboration
- Participate and contribute to student support meetings including IEPs Conferences etc.
- Actively participate in professional development provided by Pinnacle.
- Foster positive communication with students families and colleagues.
- Engage in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Collaborate in intervention meetings team discussions and school-wide activities to promote student success and innovation.
Curriculum and Instructional Support
- Provide differentiated instructional strategies under the guidance of a licensed Special Education Teacher.
- Analyze student data to inform and adjust instruction.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare instructional progress reports.
- Serve as an instructional support in general education classrooms to meet student needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in school functions and community-building opportunities.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflection.
- Maintain consistent timely attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
General Abilities Knowledge Qualifications and Skills:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Teaching License for Secondary.
- Facilitates an innovative classroom environment for students to construct their own learning opportunities using communication creativity collaboration critical thinking design thinking engineering and problem-solving.
- Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Innovator with an entrepreneurial drive committed to new ideas in the spirit of charter school possibilities.
- Knowledge in the use of student performance data to drive instructional practices.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students parents peers and the community.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
- Creative and flexible in time of change.
- Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).
- Excellent organization skills.
- Experience with second language learners.
- Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
- Professional appearance attitude and demeanor.
Working Conditions:
Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles fumes and outdoor weather conditions. Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.
Mental Functions: Analyze collaboration communicate compare compilation of data compute coordinate copy direct evaluate instruct interpersonal skills present report synthesize.
Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend reach sit stand stoop talk walk and heavy person-to-person interaction with students parents peers and community members.
Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting pulling and pushing up to 25 pounds).
Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.
Why work for Pinnacle
As a member of the Pinnacle PACK you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging friendly open and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced growth-oriented and supportive work environment while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally we offer a robust comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical dental vision basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)!
- Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
- PERA 401K 403B and Roth IRA retirement options!
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
- Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
- Short and Long Term Disability!
- Colonial add-ons to include accident critical illness and hospital plans!
- Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions!
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Days: 8/year
If you want to be part of a caring supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK apply now!
About Pinnacle:
Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue Federal Heights CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street Thornton CO. For more information visit must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
