Teacher (Elementary School) Special Education
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Profile
Position:Teacher:Teacher (Elementary School) Special Education
Department/School:Adams Elementary School
Reports To:Principal
FTE:1.0
Days/Year:187
Salary Schedule:2025-2026 Teacher/SSP Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group A)
FLSA Status:Exempt
Through the 25/26 school year additional financial incentives are available to a staff member serving in this position
Summary (Universal Licensed Educator Expectations) Teachers at Colorado Springs School District 11 are professional educators who ensure that every student has access to rigorous engaging and equitable learning opportunities. They embody the districts values of innovation inclusion collaboration and excellence and are key contributors to creating a thriving school culture that supports academic and social-emotional success.Core expectations include designing and implementing standards-aligned instruction maintaining an inclusive learning environment integrating technology effectively using data to inform teaching collaborating with colleagues and engaging families as partners in education. Teachers also serve as reflective practitioners who continuously seek to improve through professional learning and feedback. Essential Job Functions Provide Specialized Instruction Develop and Implement IEPs Monitor and Assess Student Progress Collaborate with Staff and Families Promote Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environments Ensure Legal and Ethical Compliance Engage in Professional Growth and Collaboration Knowledge of: Skills in: Ability to: Qualifications Work is performed primarily in a classroom or small-group instructional setting and requires regular punctual attendance. The position involves frequent standing walking and movement throughout the school building with occasional sitting. Special Education teachers may need to assist students with mobility or adaptive needs and lift and carry instructional materials or equipment up to 100 pounds. Duties may include bending reaching and physically supporting or restraining students in accordance with district policy and training. The work requires sufficient physical ability manual dexterity vision hearing and verbal communication to effectively support student learning and safety. Occasional evening events may be required. Duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Join Colorado Springs School District 11 and help empower exceptional learners to reach their fullest potential. As a Special Education Teacher your dedication compassion and expertise make a lasting impactcreating inclusive classrooms where every student is seen supported and celebrated. Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2025-2026 school year: Base Salary Setting: Employment assignment and salary placement is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title job duties and time worked in the position. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details. Base Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Teacher/Special Service Provider (SSP) will be placed on the appropriate lane for their educational background (BA MA etc). according to the official transcripts that are provided. They will be placed at the appropriate step for experience listed on the resume. Teachers will receive credit for a maximum of 14 years for any applicable teaching experience (provided that the experience occurred in the last 15 years). Base Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question. See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement) promotions and lateral transfers. School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability need for special education services (whether actual or perceived) race creed color sexmarital status sexual orientation transgender status gender identity gender expression national origin religion ancestry age genetic information or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff based on the aforementioned protected areas will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator. NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963 Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Title IX Education Amendments Act of 1972 Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 and Americans with Disabilities Act of additional information please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at1115 North El Paso Street Colorado Springs CO 80903-2599 Phone: FAX: The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11:ACAC-RGBAGBAAJBBJBB-R Required Experience: ICKnowledge Skills and Abilities
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
