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Harrison School District 2

Special Education Teache

Pay: $50,500–$114,500/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$65,635 / year median in Colorado

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Education Teache Harrison School District 2 - 2.2 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $50,500 - $114,500 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Teaching Certification Subject-specific Teaching Certification Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)

Full Job Description Job Summary:

Help each student learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to his/her development as a mature, capable and responsible adult. Provide a positive, healthy and safe environment in which the student can achieve his/her maximum potential. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of each student. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interest of the student. Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create an engaging classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for college and career readiness. Communicate clearly in verbal and written formats with students, parents, and teammates. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of students. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day. Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol. Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications:

Possess or be eligible to receive Colorado Teaching License with appropriate endorsement. Candidate must be endorsed in the content area, passed the PLACE or Praxis test in the content area, and/or have 24 semester credits in the content area to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) "highly qualified" status. Transcripts required. Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Pay:

$50,500.00 - $114,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person