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Special Education Teacher 2026-00646

State of Wyoming
Full-time
On-site
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States

Description and Functions



Open Until Filled 
 
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Girls' School in Sheridan is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to support and inspire student growth.   A background in Language Arts is a distinct advantage, as strong literacy instruction is essential to meeting our students' diverse academic needs.

This is a teaching position in a structured setting for delinquent youth ages 12-21.  The teacher plans and creates a curriculum to help residents address Wyoming Content and Performance Standards from the Common Core of knowledge and skills. The teacher in this position is responsible for measuring and helping assess residents' results. The teacher manages resident behavior and reports progress to the dormitory staff regularly. In addition, the teacher is required to be a part of the entire Wyoming Girls School program as appropriate. Occasional dorm fill-in duties and transportation of residents are required.


Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
  • Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
  • Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!  

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Human Resource Contact:  kristin.martinez@wyo.gov



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

 

  • Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum and the preparation of residents' lessons and instructional materials.
  • Manages, teaches, and interacts with residents in a classroom setting.
  • Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
  • Maintains education files, following departmental regulations.
  • Collaborates with other staff regarding residents' needs and/or performance, and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
  • Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
  • Provides consultation on special needs residents for other educational programs or security staff.

Qualifications


PREFERENCES:


The Wyoming Girls School is fully accredited through Cognia Accreditation, and for a school to remain accredited, it must adhere to the highly qualified teacher regulations. The Wyoming Girls School must maintain certified teachers on staff; the open position of Certified Teacher is an essential position to fill due to maintaining a safe staff-to-student ratio during operational school hours. 
In addition to Special Education Certification a background in Language Arts is a distinct advantage, as strong literacy instruction is essential to meeting our students' diverse academic needs.  Applicants must be Wyoming certified or, if certified in another state, willing to obtain Wyoming certification.



KNOWLEDGE:

 
  • Knowledge of planning for instruction, motivation, physical, mental, and emotional growth, learning styles, and classroom management.
  • Knowledge of curriculum management and development.
  • Knowledge of basic computer software and operation of computers.
  • Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
  • Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.
 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)
 
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.

Necessary Special Requirements


NOTES: 

 
  • FLSA:  Exempt
  • All positions within the Department of  Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information


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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.


Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.