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8 Dec
2025
Teacher Affective Needs Special Education Teacher
Job Description
Salary Range
- *$54,000 to $82,320 (Based on education and years of relevant teaching experience) *The annual salary listed above is based on a full-time, 8-hour workday (FTE 1) and a full working calendar. For positions with less than a full FTE or reduced hours, such as part-time or late-start positions, the salary will be prorated accordingly. Certified Salary Schedule
- Credentialed teaching experience outside the District or U.S. may be considered in salary placement. See our Salary Placement Criteria for more information.
Benefits
- The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits, including medical, life, voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include, paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, employee assistance programs (EAP) and supplemental insurance. In addition, RFSD offers highly reduced and payroll deducted ski passes and an employee referral program. RFSD Benefits Guide
- RFSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities. Read the district’s full nondiscrimination statement online at https://go.boarddocs.com/co/rfsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DBTU5S7A6CE2.
About us!
- With 14 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes; a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Position Overview
- The person in this position is responsible for developing academic, functional, life, adaptive, and social skills for special education students. They will provide educational services to students as designated on IEPs; work cooperatively with regular education teachers using a comprehensive model to provide services and completing all necessary mandatory paperwork; and manage a transition program for students. In addition, the person in this position will provide instructional leadership to paraprofessionals.
Supervision Received and Exercised
- Receives direct supervision from the Principal or Assistant Principal.
- Will provide functional or technical direction to paraprofessionals.
Primary Duties – The following are examples of primary duties assigned to the Teacher. Other related primary duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Manage students with social emotional needs within the affective needs classroom to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
- Implement classroom management structures unique to the needs of students in an affective needs program.
- Develop IEPs and implement daily lesson plans that demonstrate how the IEPs are being fulfilled, or work with teachers to modify lesson plans according to IEPs.
- Participate in professional development activities that align with educational goals.
- Perform all required duties (supervision, attendance taking, student parent conferences, department / staff meetings, after school help, etc.)
- Maintain up to date and accurate records and reports necessary for the effective management of special education programs.
- Act as a liaison for special education students; develop, manage and monitor IEP progress.
- Communicate with parents and teachers to provide appropriate services to students.
- Work with community partners to access resources to meet the needs of students.
- May co-teach, plan, grade assignments and be involved in classroom management activities with the regular education teacher.
- Collaborate with other teachers to recommend instructional strategies, learning style preferences and accommodations for learners with special needs.
- Case manage to help coordinate related services, IEP development, and progress monitoring to ensure compliance.
- Apply a variety of teaching techniques to the delivery of instruction.
- Provide instructional leadership to paraprofessionals.
- Manage and implement a transition program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of child and student adolescent growth and development
- Educational needs of special education students
- Socio-emotional needs of students with affective needs
- Knowledge of standards based education
- Knowledge of curriculum development and instruction
- Knowledge of assistive technology
- Knowledge of inclusive practices
- Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation, interventions and physical restraint techniques (CPI Certified)
- Positive discipline and classroom management techniques
- Effective public speaking and presentation techniques
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation regarding special education
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Modern office procedures and methods
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Principles of basic report preparation
Ability to:
- Ability to diagnose learning disorders, develop effective programming and evaluate student progress
- Demonstrate the ability to manage individual education plans for students
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures
- Attend in- service trainings, conferences and meetings (including evenings and weekends)
- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Acquire and maintain CPI certification.
Necessary Credentials
- Experience working with special education students in a variety of learning environments is preferred.
- Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited institution in Special Education or related field of study.
- MUST have an active Colorado Teaching License in Special Education [or similar] or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. If additional coursework or a preparation program is required, the applicant must provide proof of enrollment and submission of the required documentation to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) within 30 days of employment.
- READ ACT Training is required.
- Official transcripts must be provided upon hire. For international transcripts, an evaluation is required through a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Working Conditions
- Employees in this position will be required to work in indoor and outdoor environments and come in direct contact with staff, students and the public.
Physical Conditions
- Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, and standing, for prolonged periods of times; use of a computer; lifting and carrying up to 40lbs.
- Physical restraint techniques may be required in the event of student escalation.
We look forward to reviewing your application and hope to find a passionate educator who will thrive in our supportive, collaborative school environment!
