Significant Support Needs Special Education Teacher

Lewis-Palmer School District 38, located in Monument, CO, is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher to teach students with Significant Support Needs at Lewis-Palmer Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Must have, or be eligible to receive a current Colorado teaching license with a Special Education II: Moderate/Severe needs endorsement, or Special Education Generalist endorsement. Must have the desire and the ability to work with students with significant and/or severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Must be able to make core class curriculum modifications. Must have flexibility, sense of humor and the ability to be a strong team player and collaborator. Desire to work with middle level learners is a must. This is a full time position with full benefits. In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application.

Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting.  As a guideline, we offer up to 17 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 18, per school board policy. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of  $44,550-$73,848. this position also qualifies for an additional .2 FTE towards pay. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled. 

This position includes a $2,000 bonus, with $1,000 paid after 90 days, and the remaining $1,000 paid in the March 2026 paycheck. Additionally, this position qualifies for an extra 0.2 FTE, bringing the total compensation to 1.2 FTE.

*A one time hard-to-fill bonus of $2,500 -$1250 to be paid after 90 days, and $1250 paid in March 2026 paycheck.

All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Lewis-Palmer does provide one plan that is of no cost to the individual. However, employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans.  Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law.