Special Education Teacher - Behavior (Affective Needs) Program
Reports to: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Joh Family: Licensed
Pay Ranger: Certified
Job Code CE06
Work Calendar: 186
Prepared/Revised Date: April 17, 2026

SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Special Education programs in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content standards.

BENEFITS: Weld RE-4 School District offers a comprehensive benefit’s package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. In addition, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). Paid leave is provided based on the employee’s benefit eligibility status and work calendar. To learn more about our benefits, please see the benefit schedule on our website.

Weld RE-4 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, Veteran status, religion, national origin, ancestry, need for special education services, age, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The following person / people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For student-related inquiries: Director of Instruction, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, [email protected] For employee or applicant-related inquiries: Director of Human Resources, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, [email protected] Grievance procedures can be found in Policy AC-R-1 for discrimination concerns and Policy AC-R-2 for Title IX concerns.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Reports To: Building Principal FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Family: Licensed Pay Range: Teacher Scale
Prepared/Revised Date: January 20, 2023 Job Code: CE06
Work Calendar: 185
SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing academic functional classes to students in Special Education
programs in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of District and state content
standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
o Course content, format, structure, and schedule.
o Classroom materials and learning activities.
o Scheduling of staff and meetings in compliance with IEP’s.
o Individualized Education Plan goals and objectives.
• Instruct students in large, small, and/or one-on-one situations across curriculum to students with a
wide range of skills.
• Organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals and assist in the development
of master schedule
• Assist in the supervision and direction of special education paraprofessionals.
• Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior
and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline
when appropriate
• Monitor student learning and progress to:
o Evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and
services.
o Adapt support as needed.
o Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of
students
• Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents/guardians and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
o With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and
improve
o student outcomes.
o With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
o Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
o Include and engage families in the student’s education.
o Support all District policies, procedures, and expectations.
o Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in:

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o Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
o Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
o Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
o Professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
• Experience in an educational setting with students with special needs preferred
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Valid Colorado teaching license with proper endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid preferred
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective
learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members. Ability to
participate and working a team environment.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability and willingness adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee
presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and
department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse
ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work
habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate
administrator.
SUPERVISION: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Walk ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Sit ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Reach with hands and arms ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

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Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Climb or balance ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Talk ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Hear ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Taste ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Smell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
WEIGHT & FORCE DEMANDS None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Up to 25 pounds ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Up to 50 pounds ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Up to 100 pounds ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
More than 100 pounds ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
MENTAL FUNCTIONS None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Analyze ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Communicate ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Copy ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Coordinate ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Instruct ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Compute ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Synthesize ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Evaluate ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Use Interpersonal Skills ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Compile ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Negotiate ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
WORK ENVIRONMENT None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Work near moving mechanical parts ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Work in high, precarious places ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Fumes or airborne particles ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Toxic or caustic chemicals ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Outdoor weather conditions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Extreme cold (non-weather) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
Extreme heat (non-weather) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Risk of electrical shock ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Work with explosives ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Risk of radiation ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Vibration ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐

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Indicate the vision skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Check all the boxes that apply.
VISION DEMANDS
Required to perform essential
functions of the job (x)
No special vision requirements ☐
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) ☒
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) ☒
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) ☐
Peripheral vision ☐
Depth perception ☒
Ability to adjust focus ☒
Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job. Please check only one box.
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work
environment for this job (x)
Very quiet ☐
Quiet ☐
Moderate ☒
Loud ☐
Very loud ☐

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