Position Type: Exceptional Student Services ESS/Teacher - Mild/Moderate Needs

Date Posted: 6/23/2025

Location: Fort Lupton Middle School (High-Needs School)

Date Available: 07/30/2025

Closing Date: open until filled WELD RE - 8 SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200 S. Fulton Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621 PHONE (303) 857-3200, FAX 303-857-3219 or EMAIL:smcclary@weld8.org Stephanie McClary, Human Resources

POSITION: Special Education Teacher M/M

SALARY RANGE: Salary Range of $47,500 - $102,482 this based on 24-25 salary schedule, 25-26 salary schedule will be used for final offer. We will give all years depending on experience and education with additional opportunities for tuition reimbursement. This position may qualify for up to five additional steps on the certified salary schedule. This will be based on education and experience. If you would like more information please email smcclary@weld8.org

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Please submit an application (www.weld8.org) along with a letter of interest, three letters of recommendation and a current resume listing your qualifications and experiences for the position. Applicant must apply online; supporting materials may be attached to the online application. Further questions, please contact Christopher Kieffer Fort Lupton Middle School Principal; christopher.kieffer@weld8.org

All Weld 8 special education staff will be using the SpedTrack IEP system (spedtrack.com) that was ranked as the number 1 IEP program in the United States by Reasearch.com.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: Minimum B. A. in Special Education (Masters preferred; license as SPED Generalist or Mild/Moderate Needs preferred). Experience as a middle level Special Education Teacher (Moderate Needs, Severe Needs or SPED Generalist) preferred. Hold or be able to obtain a Colorado Teachers' License from Colorado Department of Education. Computer and Technology skills preferred. Able to work as a team member. Prefer experience with middle school teaming. Experience working with diverse populations. Coaching available.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION : Open until filled. Must apply online.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The majority of the caseload is Middle School. Some additional support may be required at a nearby school. All contracts/agreements for employment of personnel shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education. Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. No smoking is allowed in any Weld County School District Re-8 buildings. Selected applicant must comply with the District's Drug-Free Workplace policy. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

An equal opportunity affirmative action employer In compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Colorado law and Board of Education Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity), Weld County School District Re-8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public. The following person has been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Superintendent, Weld County School District Re-8: 200 S. Fulton Ave, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, 303.857.3200, superintendent@weld8.org