SY2026-27 Middle School Special Education Teacher

Scholarship Opportunity!

Atlas is proud to offer qualified unlicensed candidates a full scholarship to the ASPIRE to Teach program to earn their Alternative SpecialEducation License. See below for more details and reach out to with any questions.

Who We Are

• A tuition-free open enrollment K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
• Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence character development and community engagement
• Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
• Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 86% Hispanic 6% African American 7% White and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What Youll Do

• Embody the mission and values of Atlas Schools including connection accountability growth mindset and perseverance.
• Plan for and deliver engaging motivating rigorous and standards-aligned instruction using research-based practices.
• Design implement document and revise lesson plans curricular materials and instructional resources as required by the school.
• Lead academic interventions for designated small groups using push-in and pull-out service models.
• Manage a caseload of students including all required district state and federal special education documentation.
• Develop implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and Colorado Department of Education requirements.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with families general education teachers instructional coaches and related service providers to ensure services and accommodations are delivered with fidelity.
• Administer and analyze formative interim standardized and progress-monitoring assessments to inform instruction and support student growth toward IEP and academic goals.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is inclusive structured and conducive to learning aligned to school-wide academic and behavioral expectations.
• Serve as an adviser to a group of students and families maintaining consistent communication and hosting required family conferences.
• Draft and revise scholar report cards to ensure clear meaningful communication of student progress.
• Actively engage families as partners by understanding their backgrounds and experiences to support an equitable and inclusive school community.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues and instructional coaches demonstrating openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a school culture of high academic and behavioral expectations through reflection and adherence to shared systems.
• Participate in professional development instructional planning and required school events throughout the year.
• Support school operations as needed including arrival dismissal lunch field trips academic support sessions community events and graduations.
• Provide classroom coverage for colleagues during absences when required (with additional compensation).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salaried/Exempt
• Signing Bonus: $1000
• Annual Salary Range: $55358 - $69663 (DOE)
• Full Time; Monday Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks
• 30 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

Annual Calendar and SY2026-27 Start Date

• Annual Workdays: 199
  • Following years will not include new staff orientation and will consist of 196 workdays.
• Start Date: July 8 2026

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a current and valid Colorado teaching license with a Special Education Generalist (5-21) endorsement; or
• Have a completed bachelors degree and be willing to enroll in the ASPIRE to Teach program to gain a Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization within the first 60 days of employment
  • Atlas is offering limited 2025-26 scholarships for the ASPIRE program. Learn more about ASPIRE here!
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS 22-30.5-110.7
• Be 100% dedicated to educational equity and committed to creating a rigorous nurturing and joyful educational experience
• Have the highest commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration best practices and regular assessment
• Ownership for the academic results of students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students parents and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual: Spanish & English or have experience working with bilingual students
• Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure incentives and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to regularly fulfill duties in person
• Prolonged periods of standing walking sitting and successfully working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to fulfill all aspects of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to adhere to the policies and procedures of Atlas Schools

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions

Position Closes: When Filled