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Position Title: Teacher - Special Education - K-12 Mild/Moderate
Exempt
Direct Supervisor: Building Principal
Site: Olathe Elementary School
Salary Schedule: Teacher (range $51,516 - $83,929 based on 26/27 salary schedules, education and experience)
Work calendar: Teacher - 178 Days  
Start Date: August 12, 2026 (position may be limited term)
Brief summary of Peak Virtual Academy:

Peak Virtual Academy offers two main pathways to graduation: K-12 Hybrid and K-12 Online.  In the online model specifically, students learn in both synchronous and asynchronous models. We offer English, Math, Social Studies and Science in K-12, plus we add electives and concurrent enrollment options starting in high school.  At Peak Academy, we believe in authentic learning within and across disciplines and value individualized learning pathways for students.  

Summary of Position at Peak Academy (1.0 FTE):
Peak Academy is looking to hire a dynamic and motivated Special Education Teacher who will be the case manager and service students in-person in grades K-12.  Under direction, this position is designed to teach and instruct special needs students in multiple grade levels in academic, social, behavioral, and other educational skill areas; to plan, develop, organize, and conduct a comprehensive educational and remedial program for special needs students; to assist students in making an appropriate adjustment to a mainstreamed educational process, requiring an increased level of independence; and to do other related functions as required. 

Description:
This position classification requires subject matter expertise commonly associated with teaching and instruction knowledge and skills. Responsible and directly related teaching and instruction experience is required to perform specialized teaching of special needs students, and problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis and makes decisions of considerable consequence, in determining how best to instruct students. The functional role of this position classification requires the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators, teachers, internal staff and members of the community to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This a sedentary position classification and performs light work that involves being sedentary a good portion of the time but does require moving for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and instruct special needs pupils in subject matter areas such as reading, writing and communicating, social studies, mathematics, and science.
• Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of special needs pupils.
• Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation.
• Instruct students in citizenship and in the development of social skills.
• Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs.
• Individualize instructional processes and adapt program activities to enhance pupil educational opportunities.
• Provide individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic and social growth.
• Record and report appropriate analyses and perceptions of pupil progress.
• Administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced, group standardized and specialized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.
• Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
• Work cooperatively with the IEP Team in assessing pupil needs and learning deficiencies and develop alternative solutions to remediate pupil learning problems.
• Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers.
• Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
• Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation.
• Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.

Education/Certification: 

Education: 

Possession of an earned Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in special education, instructional technology, a subject matter field commonly taught in the elementary grades, or closely related field.
Certification Requirement:
Possession of a licensure from the Colorado Department of Education authorizing service as a teacher of special needs pupils. 
Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience: Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of full-time classroom teaching experience with the special needs child.
Knowledge of and Abilities:
Knowledge of: 

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of special needs pupils.
• Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of children experiencing educational and social dysfunctions.
• Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to the special needs child.
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to: 

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for special needs pupils.
• Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social and emotional levels.
• Effectively assist in the assessment of the educational needs of educational special needs pupils, and the design, development, and implementation of individualized educational plans.
• Provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment.
• Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction programs, pilot projects, and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences for special needs pupils.
• CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.  

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• CBI/FBI background clearance and a clean driving record.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.