Special Education Teacher | Rifle, Colorado

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity making a difference in the lives of middle and high school students with mild to moderate needs. This full-time, onsite special education role spans the academic year, offering the chance to collaborate within a supportive interdisciplinary environment and positively impact an inclusive school community.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Colorado Teaching License (required)
• Special Education (SPED) Endorsement (required)
• Previous experience working with students requiring mild to moderate behavioral and academic support
• Comfortable providing assistance with toileting needs, as necessary
• Ability to foster a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for diverse learners

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction and individualized support for a caseload of approximately 25–30 students
• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with student abilities and goals
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to ensure students’ educational progress
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and interventions tailored to student needs
• Collect data and monitor progress to inform instruction and adjust plans as required
• Support students’ behavioral, emotional, and social development in educational settings
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and comply with all legal and district-specific requirements

This position welcomes both local and travel professionals seeking a new adventure in a vibrant, scenic region. Working onsite, you’ll have the resources, collegiality, and structure to make real progress with your students while enjoying the fulfillment that comes from seeing them grow and thrive.

Excited to help empower students and work alongside dedicated educators? Apply now to start your next chapter supporting exceptional learners in a welcoming school setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.34 to $50.82. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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