Lead Special Education Teacher (Interim) - EES

LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Interim for 2026-2027 School Year Only

(with Additional Dean of Students Responsibilities)

Edwards Elementary School

 BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $62,953 - $80,013 per year

For the most current salary schedules, please visit https://www.eagleschools.net/departments/finance/salary-schedules 

Incentives and Stipends:

• $2,500 Fully Licensed Special Education Teacher Stipend: A teacher who holds an active Colorado Department of Education license endorsed in Special Education will receive an additional stipend of $2500 (pro-rated based on FTE) 
• $5,000 Administrative Stipend: A teacher who holds an active Colorado Department of Education principal license will receive an additional stipend of $5,000 (pro-rated based on FTE) 

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Interim Lead Special Education Teacher is a full-time special education teacher responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, case management, and ensuring compliance with all IDEA requirements.

In addition, this position carries limited, clearly defined Dean of Students responsibilities (approximately 10% of time) focused on supporting student behavior systems—particularly for students with disabilities.

The additional responsibilities are designed to strengthen alignment between special education services and school-wide discipline systems, not to replace administrative roles.

SUPERVISED BY: Building Principal 

SUPERVISES: Provides support and guidance to paraprofessionals as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

Primary Role - Special Education Teacher

Program Leadership 

• Work with building staff to ensure effective programming model
• Work with building leadership to enhance behavioral management practices of students with disabilities
• Work with building leadership to establish a supportive culture regarding inclusion of students with disabilities

Instruction & Service Delivery

• Deliver direct special education services across the continuum (co-teaching, small group, pull-out, consultation)
• Ensure all IEP services are implemented with fidelity and aligned to student needs
• Use progress monitoring to adjust instruction and interventions
• Implement research-based academic and behavioral strategies.

Case Management & Compliance

• Serve as case manager for assigned students
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district requirements (timelines, documentation, reporting)
• Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with families

Collaboration

• Partner with general education staff to implement accommodations and modifications
• Coordinate with related service providers
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential student records
• Participate in staffings, professional learning, and school teams
• Support a positive, inclusive learning environment

Additional Responsibilities (≈10%): Dean of Students Support
Important: These responsibilities are limited in scope and scheduled, and must not interfere with required IEP services

Behavior & Discipline Support

• Assist administration with student discipline as assigned
• Support implementation of school-wide behavior expectations and restorative practices
• Provide input on discipline decisions involving students with disabilities to ensure alignment with IDEA and Section 504 

Specialized Behavioral Expertise

• Support development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provide consultation to staff on behavior strategies for students with disabilities
• Assist with problem-solving for students with significant behavioral needs 

Crisis & Response Support

• Assist with student de-escalation and crisis response as needed and available
• Support re-entry planning following disciplinary actions 

Attendance & Student Monitoring

• Monitor and support attendance interventions for students on caseload or as assigned
• Collaborate with administration on patterns impacting student success 

Non-Negotiable Role Boundaries

To preserve the integrity of the position:

• The employee remains a full-time special education teacher
• Dean responsibilities are:
• Assigned by administration
• Scheduled in advance whenever possible
• Limited to approximately 10% of work time
• The role does not:
• Assume primary responsibility for school-wide discipline
• Interfere with IEP service delivery or compliance timelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado Department of Education Special Education Teaching License required.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, behavioral intervention strategies, and restorative practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

SUCCESS INDICATORS:

• IEP services delivered consistently and in full
• Compliance timelines and documentation maintained
• Improved student outcomes (academic and behavioral)
• Effective collaboration between general and special education
• Appropriate and legally sound discipline practices for students with disabilities