9-12 Secondary Special Education Teacher

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Posted on: 20 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Student Support Services

  • Date Posted:
    2/19/2026

  • Location:
    Jackson Hole High School

  • Date Available:
    08/21/2026

  • 9-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

    JACKSON HOLE HIGH SCHOOL

    2026-2027 School Year 8/21/26-6/16/27

    187 DAY CONTRACT

    INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PAID TIME OFF

    REPORTS TO:

    Building Administration Director of Special Education

    Position Summary

    Under the direction of the Building Principal and Special Education Director the High School Special Education Teacher provides specially designed instruction and related support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and district policy. This position serves as the case manager for assigned students and supports learners across a variety of instructional settings and disability-related needs including co-taught classrooms small group instruction individualized settings and community-based environments as appropriate.

    The Special Education Teacher collaborates with general education staff related service providers families and administrators to ensure students have access to the general education curriculum make meaningful progress toward individualized goals and are prepared for postsecondary success.

    Essential Responsibilities

    IEP Development and Case Management

    • Develop implement and monitor annual Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) measurable annual goals accommodations modifications specially designed instruction transition services and related services.
    • Serve as IEP case manager for assigned students ensuring compliance with federal state and district procedural safeguards and timelines.
    • Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with students families and multidisciplinary team members to develop plans that support academic behavioral functional and postsecondary outcomes.
    • Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and Wyoming Content and Performance Standards adjusting instruction as needed based on data.

    Instruction and Student Support

    • Provide specially designed instruction tailored to students individual strengths needs and learning profiles across multiple settings (e.g. co-teaching resource self-contained community-based and inclusive general education environments).
    • Differentiate instruction and implement evidence-based practices to ensure access to grade-level content and meaningful participation in the general curriculum.
    • Support students with a range of disability categories and needs including but not limited to academic behavioral communication executive functioning adaptive and social-emotional domains.
    • Develop and implement positive behavior supports and intervention plans in collaboration with staff and families when needed.
    • Monitor student attendance credit accrual and engagement collaborating with families and administration to address barriers to school participation.
    • Integrate transition planning and college/career readiness skills into instruction for secondary students.

    Collaboration and Consultation

    • Collaborate with general education teachers to design inclusive learning environments and implement accommodations modifications and instructional strategies aligned to student IEPs.
    • Provide consultation regarding differentiated instruction assistive technology behavior supports and accessible instructional materials.
    • Participate in and implement collaborative co-teaching models beyond one-teach/one-support including parallel station and team teaching as appropriate.
    • Work closely with school psychologists counselors related service providers and other specialists to coordinate services and support.
    • Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress and programming.

    Documentation and Compliance

    • Maintain accurate confidential and timely records in accordance with state and district requirements.
    • Prepare required reports and documentation related to eligibility IEP implementation progress reporting and reevaluation processes.
    • Participate in evaluation and reevaluation processes including reviewing data contributing to multidisciplinary team reports and supporting eligibility determinations.

    Professional Practice

    • Participate in professional learning communities and staff development.
    • Stay current with best practices in special education inclusive instruction secondary transition planning and legal compliance.
    • Perform other duties as assigned in support of student learning building and district initiatives.

    CERTIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:

    • Hold or eligible to hold a Wyoming Special Education Generalist K-12 Certificate through the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
    • Proficient knowledge of IDEA and Wyoming rules that govern the operation of special education programs and services provided to students with disabilities.
    • Knowledge of explicit instruction curriculum-based measurement and ability to plan comprehensive academic and behavioral interventions.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in special education data systems electronic IEP platforms assistive technology tools and instructional technology used to support access and progress.
    • Evidence of excellent communication problem solving and collaborative decision-making skills.
    • Wyoming teacher certification. Applicants must be able to obtain a teaching certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board ( School District places employees on salary schedules on the basis of:
      1. Wyoming experience.
      2. Out-of-state experience up to 7 years.
      3. Degree ï½ Bachelors Masters or Doctorate.
      4. Semester Graduate Credits beyond Degree.

      26/27 Compensation package pending; 25/26 package can be foundhere.

      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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet such as boxes of books and AV/TV carts. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person may need to lift arms to write on a marking board and occasionally stoop kneel crouch and reach 0 - 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed materialthe ability to adjust focus and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

      WORK ENVIRONMENT:

      The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free clean and healthy environment.

      DISCLAIMER:

      This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.

      NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

      The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the schools compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator) at the office of the School District or PO BoxGregory Lane Jackson WY 83001.





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Position Type:Student Support ServicesDate Posted:2/19/2026Location:Jackson Hole High SchoolDate Available:08/21/20269-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERJACKSON HOLE HIGH SCHOOL2026-2027 School Year 8/21/26-6/16/27187 DAY CONTRACTINSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND PAID TIME OFFREPORTS TO:Building Administr...
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