SPED Teacher - ECE Teacher (One Year Only 25/26 School Year)

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Job Posting Title

SPED Teacher - ECE Teacher (One Year Only 25/26 School Year)

Job Description

Douglas County School District recognizes that the world has changed quickly, and DCSD is committed to providing each student with a World-Class Education. This means that our students will be able to compete against students across the nation and the world for the most sought-after careers. As a district with strong traditions of innovation, excellence and economic efficiency, we are the ideal organization to design and implement a new system that responds to the convergence of recommendations for change in education. Our teachers are a strong part of this commitment!

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting; occasional bending, squatting, or standing
• May require travel around district using personal vehicle
  
  

Environmental Demands

• Mostly clean and comfortable; some noise in classroom, common and outdoor environments.
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction and intervention, Response to Intervention (RtI) / Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the developmental needs of early childhood aged children (Birth through age 8).

Complete screenings and evaluations in the area of child development for children aged 2.6 through 6 in a multidisciplinary, play-based model.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

May be required to travel within district boundaries.

Facilitate successful transitions into programming.

Participate in Part C to B transition conferences.

Communicate assessment results effectively to all key stakeholders.

Attend and facilitate IEP meetings.

Collaborate with families, community agencies and other district departments and staff to develop compliant IEPs.

Collaborate with families, community agencies, and other district departments and staff to determine eligibility for students for Special Education Services.

Generate comprehensive evaluation reports.

Certifications

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Master's Degree: Special Education (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - Schools

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

20

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.50

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

Full Salary Range:

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
  
  

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

July 14, 2025