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Academy District 20

Public K-12 school district administration

Special Education Generalist Itinerant Teacher

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

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's (baccalaureate) degree is required.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and applicable legal requirements related to assigned students' needs.
  • Understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and the ability to use software systems and maintain records and document-management systems.
  • Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults across a wide variety of settings.
  • Be able to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, work independently, follow instructions, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing technologies.
  • Be able to work assigned days, hours, locations, and assignments within the position's responsibilities.
  • Participate in ongoing training as required.
  • Be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or assisting with lifting students, moving between locations, and physically restraining students when necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver learning experiences for students in assigned grade levels and/or content areas, using evidence-based instructional practices and applicable technology.
  • Organize and facilitate learning, evaluate student progress, adjust instruction, and communicate progress to students and families.
  • Assess student progress regularly, provide required reports, and use formal and informal assessment results and feedback to inform planning and instruction.
  • Develop and implement lessons connecting content areas and disciplines, emphasizing literacy and mathematical practices.
  • Adapt teaching and differentiate instruction to address students' academic, social, emotional, health, and diverse learning needs.
  • Establish a safe, inclusive, respectful, and predictable learning environment, maintain student supervision, and support positive student behavior.
  • Provide instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and the organized plan of instruction.
  • Integrate technology into instruction, student learning, data interpretation, and professional responsibilities.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy; manage materials and supplies.
  • Collaborate with families, significant adults, colleagues, and the learning community to support students and improve learning opportunities.
  • 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.
  • Respond to safety or crisis situations as directed and as necessary.
  • Comply with applicable state and federal laws, district policies and procedures, and location requirements.
  • Attend work as scheduled, perform other assigned duties, and meet established performance standards.
  • Reflect on professional practice, pursue professional goals, and contribute leadership in the school, community, and teaching profession.

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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