Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Mancos School District Region 6 Mancos School District Region 6 - MANCOS, Colorado Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5911673 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Mancos School District, nestled in southwest Colorado's Four Corners region between Durango and Cortez, is a small, diverse rural district serving approximately 500 PK-12 students. We operate on a four-day school week with bi-monthly professional learning Fridays, emphasizing community, innovation, and balance. Our focus is on knowing, supporting, and challenging every student to explore their interests and achieve their best. Staff thrive in a culture of trust and teamwork, supported by a collaborative leadership committed to growth. Surrounded by outdoor recreation, rich history, and a caring community, Mancos is a place to belong. Join us to make a difference in students' lives. This is a part-time or full-time position. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education Job Requirements Develop and implement an IEP for each student on the caseload, monitoring dates for compliance. Includes coordinating all IEP meetings, including annual, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and additional meetings for students on the caseload, and maintaining compliance with IEP implementation. Collaborate with the general education staff, San Juan BOCES service providers, students, and parents to plan and deliver specialized instruction, accommodations, and assessment aligned with IEPs Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive learning and least restrictive environment free from disruptive behavior by implementing proactive classroom management strategies. Supervise students to minimize any possibility of violent behavior and to minimize potential accidents. Schedule, plan, and lead annual, re-evaluation, and initial IEP meetings with BOCES Staff, parents, & teachers. Collect and analyze data using multiple assessment tools, formal and informal, to guide eligibility determinations and IEP development, including behavior planning. Responsible for progress monitoring of student growth and attainment of goals. Direct daily activities of paraeducators to support student needs, including developing daily schedules, providing training to perform job duties, modeling and providing guidance on instructional practices. Send home quarterly progress reports, with report cards, to parents informing them of their student’s progress. Consultation in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) schoolwide process. Participate in annual ESS training. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Related Work Experience Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent with a Special Education endorsement. (Mancos School District will consider candidates with the ability to obtain the Special Education endorsement). Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills Intermediate English language skills Excellent interpersonal relations skills Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication Excellent time management skills Ability to be flexible with schedule changes Ability to interact and work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment Student focused Ability to take notes Data driven Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Must pass various pre-employment background screenings; required at entry CPR and First Aid Certification; must acquire within 2 months CPI Training; must acquire within 2 months Valid Colorado Teaching Certificate or equivalent with a Special Education endorsement. Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment Microsoft and/or Google applications Desired knowledge of Student Information Systems (Frontline, etc) Additional Experience and Qualifications At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Janet Fogel , HR Director 355 W Grand Mancos, Colorado 81328 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Mancos School District Region 6