Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) at DSST Public Schools

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, IEP Management, Behavioral Interventions, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Collaboration, Student Advocacy, Data-Driven Instruction, Professional Development, Positive Classroom Culture, Communication, Team Management, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Student Engagement, Academic Support

Industry

Higher Education

Description

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate Setting) 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: $62,000-$80,000 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! 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 student’s 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 student’s 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 DSST’s 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 don’t currently have a teaching credential or have a teaching credential and would like to obtain your SpEd endorsement, we’d love to connect with you! Please email humancapital@scienceandtech.org. 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 7,500+ 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 2024–25 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. Our careers site is getting a new URL! As such, this site will be unavailable from 10:00 AM on January 10, 2026, through 10:00 AM on January 11, 2026. On & after January 11, please access our careers site using the new URL, which you can find on our DSST website (https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/careers). DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004. Join a team that’s making an impact – apply to DSST!

Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher will serve as an IEP Case Manager, ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and modifications. They will also deliver rigorous content and track student growth while promoting a positive classroom culture.