Special Education Significant Support Program Teacher

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 school year
Position type: Exempt
New Employee: 191 days/year
1.0 FTE
Benefits Eligible: Yes


POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is a center-based program teacher for the Significant Support Needs. The Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction and support to students with significant cognitive physical and/or behavioral needs fostering their independence inclusion and connection to the school community. This person will create a highly structured and supportive learning environment that promotes skill mastery and achievement of individualized education program (IEP) goals while embracing the latest advancements in educational technology and inclusive practices. This will require collaboration and coordination with general education teachers and special education team members to ensure all services are provided to students.

This position will support the overall academic independent living community access and social skills programming for students who qualify for all of these supports. This will require the following:

• Supporting the creation of a schedule that allows for both direct instruction of modified academics as well as independent living community access and social skills classes
• Supporting the coordination of student specialists and paraprofessional schedules
• Supervision of paraprofessionals to support inclusive practices small group and individual student support
• Planning and providing direct instruction of adapted and modified curriculum connected to grade level standards to students who qualify for modified curriculum instruction
• Team-teaching and planning with general education teachers
• Participating with students inschool and community activities/events for students of all developmental levels

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Management & IEP Responsibilities

• Create/write IEPs
• Evaluate academics and life skills when required
• Complete Progress Reports
• Provide services outlined in IEPs
• Work with students toward their IEP goals
• Conduct and lead IEP meetings for assigned students as applicable
• Facilitation of FBAs and BIPs as needed
• Deliver alternative state assessment (CoALT) with all students
  

Student Support & Instruction

• Schedule students according to needs and abilities aligning with school schedules
• Create lesson plans for:
  • ELA and Math lessons based on extended outcomes for SSN students
• Weekly lesson plans shall include learning targets and success criteria based on Extended Evidence Outcomes (EEOs) and/or Colorado Academic Standards (CAS)
• Actively encourage and support student participation in extracurricular activities school events and community-based learning experiences
• Apply research-based methods and evidence-based strategies to support student success
• Assist students in the area of personnel care (including but not limited to feeding toileting safety support etc.)

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with other SSPs on students IEPs (SLP OT Mental Health TVI TOD) when applicable:
  • Support staff with skills groups
  • Partner with staff for specials classes
• Work closely with general education and other special education teachers to ensure student success
• Support andcoordinate student specialist and paraprofessional schedules to optimize instructional support and intervention

Meetings

• Attend and report out at weekly special education team meetings.

Paraprofessional Supervision & Training

• Supervise guide and train paraprofessionals assigned to the program

Communication

• Ongoing and regular communication with Principals and the Executive Director of Student Services
• Clearly communicate during team meetings as reflected in team meeting notes

Assistive Technology & Communication Systems Support

• Implement and support the use of assistive technology (AT) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems to enhance student access engagement and independence.

Data-Driven Instruction & Progress Monitoring

• Use data-driven instructional methods to assess student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
• Maintain accurate records and utilize data to inform individualized support and instructional decisions

Compliance & Administrative Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Principal and Executive Director of Student Services regarding any challenges in implementing students IEP requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal state and district policies related to special education services
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the needs of the SSN/ASD program
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interview participation training/development assign and direct work performance feedback address complaints and resolve problems.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g. procedures instructional groups transition materials and supplies).
Accurately projects need for budget planning.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards state guidelines and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.

The education/training/experience license/certification general expectations physical demands and work environment factors described below 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.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree.
Masters degree (preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Drivers License.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Special Education Generalist endorsement.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with Elementary Education endorsement through passing CO PLACE or CO PRAXIS or CDE approved out of state content exam.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis instruction negotiation coordination communication problem-solving and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing computing synthesizing and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws regulations and policies.
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds with support.
Frequent sitting bending walking standing stooping kneeling squatting crawling and reaching.
Ability to run jog swim and/or expel physical exertion in order to appropriately respond to needs of students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mostly clean and comfortable.
The work environment is high energy and may often appear chaotic.
Possible diapering and feeding via feeding tube.
Physical restraint may be necessary to provide safety for student and others.
May encounter noise odors or bodily fluids.

REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.

LOCATION:
Bishop Elementary

SALARY:
Salary placement from $53464 - $103027 based upon education experience and Negotiated Agreement. Current Salary Schedule posted atSalary Schedules - Englewood Schools.

BENEFITS:
At Englewood Schools we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction. Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO) medical dental and vision insurance and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to these benefits we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k) 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) critical illness cancer and accidents offering additional layers of security.

For more details about benefits at Englewood Schools please refer to the Benefit Guide available on the Districts website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Per the negotiated agreement all teachers that start after student first day are temporary.

CLOSING DATE:
This position will close on 5/16/2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status gender identity gender expression religion national origin ancestry family composition or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment if it rises to the level described in state law is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures pleaseclick here.Inquiries or complaints may be referred toDr. Rana Razzaque Director of Opportunity Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator 4101 S. Bannock St. Englewood CO 80110 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 North Speer Blvd. Suite 310 Denver CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 950 17th St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission 1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver CO 80202.