Teacher, Special Education

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.  Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

LICENSED VACANCY

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

POSITION:  Teacher, Special Education

LOCATION:  10310 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 - Explore PK-8

PAY RANGE: Licensed Salary Schedule, $60,004 - $124,634 Annual Salary

CALENDAR: 190 Days

REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW: 

Explore PreK-8 is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Learning School where students live and learn by the motto, "The world is our classroom." Explore's unique placement on historic farmland encourages learning beyond the classroom walls, and the natural wonder of the environment around the school makes explorers out of every Explore student.

Learning comes to life through community-based expeditions, which are long-term, in-depth studies that offer real-world connections and inspire higher levels of academic achievement. Strong community partnerships help students become active learners and leaders where they live.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Explore PK-8.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement required.
• Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, *or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework. *
• K-3 teachers must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Willingness and ability to meet the diverse needs of learners (including special education, at-risk, linguistically, and culturally diverse) by adjusting curriculum and working cooperatively with other staff through inclusion.
2. Commitments and competencies in using a variety of instructional deliveries include, but are not limited to, cooperative learning, multi-sensory reading, and math.
3. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to a standards-based system of designing and delivering instruction and assessment.
4. Will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, solve problems.
5. Designs instructional intervention that is clearly focused on the standards and assessments established by the District and the State.
6. Provides expanded opportunities and support for learner success.
7. Demonstrates and models' high expectations for all students to succeed.
8. Aligns all instruction with and designs instructional interventions with State and local standards and assessments.
9. Establishes and maintains strong classroom management.
10. Utilizes a variety of teaching styles to accommodate student-learning needs.
11. Knowledgeable and experienced in administering a variety of assessments.
12. Demonstrated ability to work with a team approach.
13. Demonstrated ability to write quality IEPs, including goals and benchmarks based on assessments and needs.
14. Flexibility around IEP meeting times.
15. Previous training in KAPLAN, ECAR, and ECAW preferred.

NOTE: Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Staff members may be reassigned or released in accordance with applicable law and policy, when any of the following occur: program modification, enrollment decline, or change in level and/or type of student needs.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs. Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint. The District will provide the training/certification at no-cost to the employee and in accordance with Board Policy. New employees in assignments in which CPI is required will attend training within 30-45 days of their start date and will be required to attend a refresher course every 18-24 months.

TRAINING: 

• Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees. Title IX training addresses harassment, discrimination, and bullying. Completing these mandatory Title IX training courses ensure we are meeting state requirements while continuing to foster a culture of safety and belonging across our schools.
• You will have two mandatory training courses that must be completed within 30 days of your date of hire and are required to be completed on your own time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Completion of a pre-employment agility/physical is required.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS