ASPIRE Special Education Licensure Scholarship (2026-2027 School Year)

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - ASPIRE Licensure Program

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.

SALARY: $62000-$80000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

SCHOLARSHIP: This year DSST has a set number of scholarships to support aspiring special education 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 in-person position

START: First day of new SpEd Teacher staff training will be at the end of July. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.

THE ROLE

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 post-secondary 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be an IEP Case Manager: Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; 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.

• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications: 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 (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.

• Manage a Support Team: Based on a students services in their IEP you may also supervise and develop paraprofessionals that serve as 1:1 support for that student.

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: In partnership with your general education teaching partner(s) utilize DSSTs curriculum resources to plan intellectually prepare and teach rigorous culturally responsive and grade level aligned content in co-taught/push-in settings.

• Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.

• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.

• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities including regular coaching feedback and development with a focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed such as supporting student recruitment after school tutoring etc. Explore more potential duties here.

THE PERSON

We value staff with diverse backgrounds talents and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.

• A proactive approach to learning and growth welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications:

If you are passionate about working with students with disabilities and you dont currently have a teaching credential or have a teaching credential and would like to obtain your SpEd endorsement wed love to connect with you! Please email .

• Minimum: Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

• Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students. Experience in teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in the areas of academic communication executive functioning behavioral and social-emotional regulation.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7500 students 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered human-focused and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us more brilliance more courage more possibility to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 202425 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95% of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST

At DSST our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow belong and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support educator-focused mental-health care and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching data-driven feedback and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards milestone celebrations and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative Wellness Wednesdays comprehensive health coverage and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11 weeks off each year relocation support for out of state applicants and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

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.