Special Education Teacher MM

"Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world."

Position: Mild Moderate Special Education Teacher
School Year: 2026-2027
Location: Basalt Middle School
Reports to: Basalt Middle School Principal
Classification: Certified Exempt - Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week) 
Contract Period: 185 working days.

Salary Range

• *$56,809 - $89,509 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience) *The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE 1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule
• Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.

Benefits

• The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program.
• RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district's full nondiscrimination statement online at  https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.

About us

• With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Basalt Middle School is proud to be a recipient of the Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award, recognizing our commitment to exceptional student growth. We've also been honored nationally as a School to Watch, a testament to our strong growth mindset culture and dedication to the whole child. Our mission is clear: "To ensure that EVERY student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive and contribute in a changing world: Work Hard, Be Kind, Achieve." Serving a diverse, multilingual student body of approximately 450 students in grades 5 through 8, BMS is committed to fostering academic excellence and character development. We are seeking educators who hold high expectations for all students and who understand the critical role of character education in the middle school years. To learn more about our school and community, please visit our website:  http://bhms.rfsd.k12.co.us/

Position Overview

• Basalt Middle School is seeking applications for a dynamic, knowledgeable, innovative, Special Education teacher to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. 

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must be well versed in crafting effective IEP goals and exhibit the ability to manage, track, and communicate data that shows progress toward student learning targets.  Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration between classroom teachers, families, and the student are essential, as is a strong and current knowledge base about learning disabilities.
• The successful candidate will be able to combine creative lesson design, appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations, and a dedication to student outcomes that levels the playing field to make grade-level content accessible to all students. Our special education model includes small groups, pull out instruction and team teaching opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Middle school teaching experience
• Experience teaching students to learn to read; recent training in the science of reading
• Experience with experiential education, project-based learning, or other similar models
• Experience teaching a diverse population of students
• Experience in adventure, outdoor, and/or environmental education settings
• Strong background in literacy and mathematics instruction
• Bilingual preferred

Education and Licensing Guidelines

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Active Colorado teacher license, authorization, or the ability to obtain
• Endorsement as Special Education Generalist (K-12 or Ages 5-21), or ability to obtain
• Completion of READ Act requirements
• Official transcripts must be provided upon hire. For international transcripts, an evaluation is required through a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
• Visa candidates: An initial (3-year) license is the minimum requirement for employment offers

Physical Requirements 

• May include, standing and walking for extended periods; bend, stoop, and lift materials; reach for supplies on high shelves; use manual dexterity for tasks like writing and using technology; communicate clearly and effectively with students; climb stairs in multi-level buildings.

We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!