What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Special Education position at Mapleton Public Schools?
Position Type :
Special Education Services / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 26 / 2025
Location : Explore PK-8
Closing Date :
03 / 04 / 2025 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.
LICENSED VACANCY
Position is for the 2025-2026 school year
POSITION : Teacher, Special Education
LOCATION : Explore PreK-8
PAY RANGE : Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary
CALENDAR : 190 Days
REPORTS TO : School Director / Principal
SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW :
Explore PreK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School where students live and learn by the motto, "The world is our classroom." Explore's unique placement on historic farmland encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, and the natural wonder of the environment around the school makes explorers out of every Explore student.
Learning comes to life through community-based expeditions, which are long-term, in-depth studies that offer real-world connections and inspire higher levels of academic achievement. Strong community partnerships help students become active learners and leaders where they live.
To learn more about the school culture, please visit Explore PK-8.
WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS :
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement required.
- Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred,
- or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.
- K-3 teachers must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / REQUIREMENTS :
NOTE : Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur : program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and / or type of student needs.
EDUCATION / TRAINING :
Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint. The District will provide the training / certification at no-cost to the employee and in accordance with Board Policy. New employees in assignments in which CPI is required will attend training within 30-45 days of their start date and will be required to attend a refresher course every 18-24 months.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and / or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift / carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push / pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Completion of a pre-employment agility / physical is required.
METHOD OF APPLICATION :
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Salary : $60,004 - $124,634
