What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8?
STARTING 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Qualifications
See attached job description for full details.
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.
Salary Schedule
One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.
Benefits
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Employment Period
187 days per year
Qualifications
See attached job description for full details.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
- Must be Highly Qualified by CDE's standards in Special Education.
- Endorsed in Special Education
- OR -
- PLACE Special Education Generalist exam
- Endorsement must be Special Education
- Applicants with a BA (or higher - in ANY area) AND who are in (or willing to be in) and a Special Education program are eligible to apply
- Can be enrolled in a TEE or Alternative Licensure program
- Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.
- Advanced oral and written communications.
- Advanced interpersonal skills.
- Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice related to special education.
- Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide special education.
Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.
Salary Schedule
One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.
Benefits
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Employment Period
187 days per year