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Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Special Education Resource Teacher

Part-Time
$52.8k - $85.2k+ $4,000 annual stipend
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In Person
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., or B.S.).
  • Meet subject, grade-level, and/or content-area qualifications consistent with Colorado Department of Education and Academy District 20 requirements.
  • Hold an initial or professional Colorado Department of Education teacher license.
  • Have knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements related to assigned students' needs.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and the ability to use software systems for managing information.
  • Be able to establish and maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems, and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
  • Be able to work scheduled school/work hours and days and assignments as directed by the supervisor.
  • Be willing to participate in ongoing training as required.
Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver learning experiences for students in a grade level and/or content area, using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
  • Organize and facilitate learning, regularly evaluate student progress, adjust instruction, and communicate progress to students and families.
  • Assess students regularly, provide required reports, and use formal and informal assessment results and feedback to inform planning and instruction.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of student intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and of the content, central concepts, inquiry, instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines taught.
  • Demonstrate pedagogical expertise in the content taught; at the elementary level, demonstrate expertise in literacy and mathematics and knowledge of other content, and at the secondary level, demonstrate knowledge of literacy and mathematics and expertise in a content area.
  • Develop and implement lessons that connect content areas and disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.
  • Engage students with diverse needs, interests, and ability levels by adapting instruction; instruct, assess, and differentiate for academic, social, emotional, and health needs.
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment, promote positive student behavior, and ensure students are supervised at all times.
  • Establish and communicate high expectations and support students' critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Implement the district's educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and action.
  • Integrate available technology to engage students in authentic learning and support instruction, data interpretation, professional responsibilities, and student learning.
  • Plan a program of study that meets students' individual needs, interests, and abilities, and plan and deliver effective instruction that facilitates learning.
  • Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
  • Provide opportunities for students to work in teams and develop leadership.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
  • Make provision to be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested.
  • Manage instructional materials and supplies.
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for educational support staff and volunteers and, cooperatively with a supervisor, evaluate their job performance; supervise volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable.
  • Collaborate with families and significant adults for students' benefit, and work with colleagues and the wider school community.
  • Use feedback and reflection to improve professional practice and teaching and learning; link professional growth to professional goals.
  • Follow applicable state and federal laws, district policies, procedures, practices, and location requirements, including policies relating to student health, safety, welfare, and education.
  • Respond as directed and as necessary in safety or crisis situations.
  • Maintain confidentiality, model professional and ethical conduct, and demonstrate leadership in the school, community, and teaching profession.
  • Report consistently for scheduled work, perform assigned duties, and meet established performance standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree.
  • Willingness to teach concurrent enrollment or other Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.

About the company

Academy District 20 provides K-12 public education to students in northern Colorado Springs through a network of approximately 40 schools. The district operates using a site-based management model, which allows individual schools to design specialized curricula—such as International Baccalaureate or Career and Technical Education—to meet the specific needs of their local communities. This decentralized approach distinguishes the district from others by empowering school-level decision-making while maintaining the state's highest academic accreditation. The district's goal is to achieve academic excellence and community connectedness by optimizing resources and investing in diverse programs for students of all ability levels.

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026-27 adopted budget shows $289.5 million program funding and $33.4 million reserves.
  • District enrollment still totals about 26,471, supporting scale, per-pupil funding, and program breadth.
  • Federal financing covers 80% of Douglass Valley, reducing district capital burden through 2028.

What critics are saying

  • Board ousted Jinger Haberer in May 2026, signaling acute governance instability through 2027.
  • June 2026 board actions on transgender books and name changes invite lawsuits and staff churn.
  • If enrollment slips while facilities expand, budget strain hits by 2028 and squeezes hiring.

What makes Academy District 20 unique

  • District 20 runs 39 schools with IB, CTE, TAG, and site-based school autonomy.
  • Its new Douglass Valley pre-K-8 campus on Air Force Academy grounds deepens federal ties.
  • Strong community brand: accredited with distinction and long-running academic reputation in Colorado Springs.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
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