What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Highland Elementary School?
~2026-2027 School Year~
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SUMMARY: Responsible for providing special education students instruction in settings that allow a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the general classroom through consultation and/or collaboration and/or co-teaching, with assigned general education teachers, to provide modifications and accommodations per students’ Individual Education Plan Program (IEP). Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers,administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.
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Status: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week, 165 Days Per Year
Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Highland Elementary School, Rifle CO
Salary Range:
*In district experience only- $44,731-$123,977
*No in district experience- $44,731-$67,102
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Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.
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Salary : $44,731 - $67,102