Elementary Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted:
3/31/2026

Location:
Three Forks Elementary
March 30, 2026

Elementary Special Education Teacher Posting

Salary: DOE; $42,856 (26-27 base salary)

Contract Days: 165


Daily: Three Forks operates on a four day school week, Monday through Thursday

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Reports To: K-5 Principal, K-12 Special Education Director, and K-12 Superintendent

Job Closes: Upon Being Filled

Job Descriptions:

• 1.0 FTE Elementary Special Education Teacher
• 2026-2027 school year
• School: Three Forks Elementary School
• Recruitment: Public

Essential Functions:

• Assists in development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Provides an appropriate educational program for each student.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Monitors students' progress in and outside the special education room.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Maintains regular contact with parents of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEP forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
• Consults with other professionals and teaching staff regarding progress of students and related educational matters.
• Supervises students, classroom aides, and volunteers.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules
• Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent developmental issues.
• Ability to relate to and work with children and/or adolescents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Equipment Used:

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, wheelchairs and other special needs equipment.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and is required to work in a stressful environment. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; travel from building to other sites; twist at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental/Motor Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Materials Needed:

1. District certified application (tfschool.com through Frontline/Applitrack)
2. Submit a letter of interest for the position to Elementary Principal, Steve Fanning
3. Bachelor's degree in Education; AND, State of Montana Educator license with appropriate endorsement(s) in Special Education.
4. Resume
5. 3 Letters of Recommendation

Benefit package includes: District pays 100% of the Monthly Health Insurance Premium for Single Coverage, employees may qualify for a district contribution to an HSA, district-paid life insurance with a benefit of $20,000. Dental, vision & supplemental life insurance are available at the employee's cost. Retirement; Discretionary Leave; District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities and possible Student Loan Forgiveness.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program : Three Forks Public Schools receive federal Title 1 funds which is one criteria for eligibility in the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.


Three Forks is a Class B district, PK through 12th grade, with approximately 775 students.


Three Forks, Montana is located 30 miles west of Bozeman by way of Interstate 90. An historic small town community, Three Forks is rich in history. Nearby Missouri Headwaters State Park preserves the historic place where Lewis and Clark discovered the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin rivers creating the headwaters of the 2,300 Missouri River.


This area of Big Sky Country offers fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping, snowmobiling, rafting, and much more for the outdoor enthusiast. Annual events include the Three Forks Rodeo Dayz NRA Rodeo and Streetdance, Headwaters Country Jam, and Downtown Christmas Stroll.

**Please send all application materials to Elementary Principal, Steve Fanning

Contact Information:
Steve Fanning, Elementary Principal
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
212 East Neal


Three Forks, Montana 59752

This district DOES NOT accept the online Montana Jobs for Teachers Universal Application.

The Three Forks School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, or age.