ESY Special Education Teacher - Complex Needs Classroom – Douglas ESD

ESY Special Education Teacher - Complex Needs Classroom � Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for the temporary position of Extended School Year Special Education Teacher.  This position will work 4 days per week Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 6 � 30, 2026. 

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 04/10/2026 at 3 p.m.
 
DAILY WAGE RANGE: $261.22 - $450.15 per day depending on relevant verifiable education and experience  (Based on the 2025-26 salary schedule, the 2026-27 salary schedule is not yet negotiated.)

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JOB SUMMARY:
To provide educational programs to meet the individual needs of children with disabilities and/or special needs who are enrolled in a self-contained classroom; working collaboratively in a behavioral school setting with mental health professionals to provide a cohesive program for students who are unable to access the educational program in a less restrictive environment due to their behavioral and emotional needs.
 
DUTIES:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or functions associated with the job. 
 

• Develop and implement instructional programs that address the targeted needs on the IEP.
• Utilize appropriate strategies (behavioral and instructional), materials, and other available resources that will assist the student to achieve the goals and objectives that are addressed in the IEP.
• Prepare and maintain records of student's progress.
• Adhere to district policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff, juvenile department, and other agencies at all organizational levels.
• Implement curriculum to meet the needs of students' Individualized Education Plan.
• Communicates expectations and monitors and reinforces student behavior positively to facilitate learning.
• Provides direction, assistance, and professional guidance to classroom instructional and support staff.
• Works with specialists to provide each student with the full range of needed services.
• Maintains open communications with students, parents/guardians, and other agencies by devising a regular system for communication.
• Treats students with courtesy, personal dignity, confidentiality, and advocates for their needs.
• Uses safety interventions as the situation indicates.
• Helps students identify appropriate options when needing support.
• Ability to support staff with student hygiene procedures.
• Ability to support staff with student medical needs and procedures (given training).
• Ability to support staff with student feeding and toileting procedures.

 
Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2026.
 
 

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Douglas ESD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity and valuing the cultural, educational, and life experience of each student and employee, as well as equitable outcomes for all students.

Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.