Job Description

TEACHER

TEACHER (SPECIAL EDUCATION MILD/MOD)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special Education Mild/Mod FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY GRADE: TCH

LOCATION: Assigned Building DAYS: 188 | CALENDAR B

JOB ID & DATE: TCH-30 | June, 2026

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher � Mild/Moderate Needs provides specialized instruction, intervention, and case management services to students with disabilities who require specially designed instruction in order to access and make progress in the general education curriculum. The teacher collaborates with families, educators, and support staff to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and promote student independence, academic achievement, and social-emotional growth. All employees of the district are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, utilize feedback to improve instructional performance, and commit to championing the needs of our students.

Mild/Moderate Needs Specific

A successful Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and individualized supports to students with disabilities in resource, co-teaching, and inclusive educational settings. The teacher promotes access to grade-level standards while fostering independence, self-advocacy, academic growth, and successful participation in school and community environments.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level Details

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

License / Certification Required

Must possess or qualify and receive within 30 days of hire for a Colorado Special Education Generalist endorsement or license appropriate to assignment.

CPI, Safety Care, or district-approved de-escalation training preferred.

Teachers assigned to grades K-3 must meet all Colorado READ Act training and evidence-based reading instruction requirements established by the Colorado Department of Education.

Teachers serving dually identified multilingual learners may be required to hold, obtain, or work toward a CLDE endorsement consistent with district and state requirements.

Must submit fingerprints through Adams 14's district-coordinated employment background check process, even if previously fingerprinted for CDE licensure. Employment is contingent upon the District's review of the results in accordance with applicable law and District policy.

Work Experience Required

Experience providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities.

Experience developing and implementing IEPs.

Experience with inclusive practices, co-teaching, and MTSS interventions preferred.

Experience collaborating with general education staff and families preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards

Bilingual Endorsement preferred

Regular attendance is essential

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students. Design instructional activities which enhance the objectives and which reflect an interdisciplinary/thematic approach to teaching.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the district, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Implement Tier I instructional practices aligned with core academic standards, and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to identify students in need of additional support and deliver targeted Tier II interventions within the MTSS framework.
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Deliver specially designed instruction based upon identified disability-related needs and individual student learning profiles.
• Utilize progress monitoring data to adjust instructional strategies and interventions.

Special Education Services

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA, ECEA, and district requirements.
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students and coordinate special education services.
• Deliver specially designed instruction aligned with student IEP goals and objectives.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and communicate progress to families and educational teams.
• Coordinate and participate in annual reviews, reevaluations, eligibility meetings, manifestation determinations, and transition planning activities as required.
• Collaborate with related service providers, general education staff, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant records, documentation, progress reports, and service logs.
• Ensure accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids, and services are implemented consistently across educational settings.
• Support transition planning activities and postsecondary readiness goals for students as required by age and disability-related needs.

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives through ongoing collection and analysis of student performance data.
• Support development of student self-advocacy, independence, and transition readiness skills.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct / student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communications

• Establish and maintain professional communication with families, students, colleagues, related service providers, outside agencies, and community partners regarding student progress and educational programming.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with the Colorado Department of Education, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Policy, Reports and Law

• Comply with all applicable federal laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Title I and Title III program requirements (as applicable), along with other national regulations governing K�12 public education.
• Comply with all State of Colorado education laws and regulations, including the Colorado READ Act (if applicable), the Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) (if applicable), and all standards and guidelines established by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
• Follow all relevant Board of Education policies and Adams 14 Operational Policies related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, safety, student services, and professional conduct.
• Adhere to district-level procedures and school-based expectations regarding instruction, family communication, data reporting, and school improvement planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designated supervisor.

Budget Responsibility

• Compile and maintain records of instructional materials and supplies.

CONTENT SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mild/Moderate Specific

• Provide specialized instruction in individual, small-group, and inclusive settings.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications aligned with student IEPs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure access to grade-level curriculum.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional practices to address academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Conduct progress monitoring and maintain documentation required for special education compliance.
• Facilitate student participation in general education, extracurricular activities, and school-wide programs to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Support transition planning and postsecondary readiness activities as appropriate to student age and need.

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

Provide direction, training, and oversight to paraprofessionals assigned to support students receiving special education services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment including classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, gyms, and other spacesaccessible to students. The Employee may be required to work from a remote location in the event of a district shut-down or other event.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, compare, analyze, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Occasionally required to compile, copy, compute and negotiate.

TRANSPARENCY IN PAY AND BENEFITS

Adams 14 is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits and complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees.

Compensation for this position is $68,000 to $127,485 per year (2026-2027), based on verified experience and qualifications, and aligned with the Adams 14 salary schedule. This position is scheduled for 188 work days annually. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through stipends or supplemental assignments, depending on job responsibilities.

Benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, District contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential support services, Wellness and preventive care programs. Voluntary coverage options for life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer care, legal assistance, and accident insurance are available for all full-time staff.

Retirement and voluntary benefits include: Membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and optional retirement savings plans including 403(b) and 457(b).

For more detailed information, please review the Adams 14 Employee Benefits Guide, available on the District website