DSST Public Schools
Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
DSST Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
## Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)****POSITION:**** Center Program Special Education Teacher****LOCATION:**** Hiring at multiple locations.
We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.****SALARY:**** $64,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!****STATUS:**** Full time school year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person positionOur Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST’s nine center-based programs, serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs.Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST.****Cross-Categorical Center Program:**** Serves students with a variety of disabilities and focuses on grade-level academic instruction, executive functioning, and personal development. *Located at DSST: Cedar Middle & High School*****Affective Needs Center Program:**** Supports students whose primary disability is social, emotional, or behavioral. Programming includes direct instruction in SEL skills and integration into general education classes as appropriate. *Located at DSST: Cole High School*****Multi-Intensive Center Program:**** Serves students with intellectual disabilities through functional academics, adaptive and vocational skill development, and independence-building. *Located at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle & High School*****Multi-Intensive Autism Center Program:**** Supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and techniques such as reinforcement, prompt fading, and incidental teaching. *Located at DSST: Montview Middle & High School*****Multi-Intensive Severe Center Program:**** Serves students with at least two disabilities, one of which must be an intellectual disability. Focuses on functional communication, self-care, and environmental access through sensory-rich experiences. *Located at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle & High School*****18–21 Transition Program:**** Serves students ages 18–21 with diverse disabilities, focusing on pre-employment and independent living skills through job site coaching and community-based instruction. *Located at DSST: Montview High School*****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.****Contribute to School Community:**** Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. .****Minimum:**** Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement. 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.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.****SALARY:**** $64,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!****STATUS:**** Full time school year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person positionOur Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST’s nine center-based programs, serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs.Learn more about a Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher and why you should choose to grow your career at DSST.****Cross-Categorical Center Program:**** Serves students with a variety of disabilities and focuses on grade-level academic instruction, executive functioning, and personal development. *Located at DSST: Cedar Middle & High School*****Affective Needs Center Program:**** Supports students whose primary disability is social, emotional, or behavioral. Programming includes direct instruction in SEL skills and integration into general education classes as appropriate. *Located at DSST: Cole High School*****Multi-Intensive Center Program:**** Serves students with intellectual disabilities through functional academics, adaptive and vocational skill development, and independence-building. *Located at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle & High School*****Multi-Intensive Autism Center Program:**** Supports students with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and techniques such as reinforcement, prompt fading, and incidental teaching. *Located at DSST: Montview Middle & High School*****Multi-Intensive Severe Center Program:**** Serves students with at least two disabilities, one of which must be an intellectual disability. Focuses on functional communication, self-care, and environmental access through sensory-rich experiences. *Located at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle & High School*****18–21 Transition Program:**** Serves students ages 18–21 with diverse disabilities, focusing on pre-employment and independent living skills through job site coaching and community-based instruction. *Located at DSST: Montview High School*****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.****Contribute to School Community:**** Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. .****Minimum:**** Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement. 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.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr