1.0 26-27 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (SHS)

Job Details Job ID: 5749347 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 1, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately

Locations Summit High School - Breckenridge, Colorado

Job Description We are seeking a caring, compassionate, organized, and student-centered Special Education Teacher to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth of students in a collaborative school environment. The ideal candidate is skilled in differentiated instruction, relationship building, case management, and trauma-informed educational practices while maintaining high expectations for student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate instruction in specialized courses and activities including:

• Executive Functioning Skills

• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Social and Emotional Regulation

• Academic Intervention

• Develop and implement engaging, individualized lessons that support diverse learning needs and promote student independence.

• Manage classroom systems, routines, and behavior supports, including implementation and monitoring of a Behavior Criteria System.

• Provide social-emotional and behavioral interventions within the classroom to support student regulation, engagement, and success.

• Support students in inclusive and general education environments including classrooms, lunch periods, assemblies, community activities, and school events.

• Deliver confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care and support to students and families.

• Serve as a Special Education case manager by:

• Coordinating IEP services and compliance

• Monitoring student progress

• Collaborating with families, teachers, related service providers, and administration

• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized supports and interventions.

• Build meaningful, positive relationships with students and families that foster trust, communication, and student growth.

• Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners.

• Demonstrate excellent organization and time-management skills while balancing instructional responsibilities, case management duties, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education teaching license/certification.

• Highly Qualified status under the No Child Left Behind Act (or applicable state/federal requirements).

• Knowledge of special education law, IEP development, and instructional accommodations/modifications.

• Experience implementing behavior supports, executive functioning strategies, and social-emotional interventions preferred.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, trauma-informed practices, and culturally competent care. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $54,500 Per Year

Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required