K-5 Special Education Teacher, Life Skills

- Position Type:
Student Support Services - Date Posted:
10/26/2026 - Location:
TCSD Schools - Date Available:
10/26/2026 - Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP), measurable annual goals, accommodations, modifications, specially designed instruction, related services, and supplementary aids and services.
- Serve as IEP case manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district procedural safeguards and timelines.
- Facilitate IEP meetings and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to develop programming that addresses academic, functional, communication, behavioral, social-emotional, and health-related needs.
- Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and alternate or grade-level Wyoming Content and Performance Standards, using data to inform instructional decisions.
- Provide specially designed instruction aligned to alternate achievement standards and individualized student needs, emphasizing functional academics, communication, adaptive behavior, social skills, and independence.
- Deliver instruction across a variety of settings, including life skills classrooms, inclusive environments, school-based work tasks, and community-based instruction as appropriate.
- Provide explicit, systematic, and evidence-based instruction in foundational literacy and numeracy skills at each student's developmental level.
- Implement individualized communication systems, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports, and assistive technology.
- Develop and implement positive behavior supports and individualized behavior intervention plans in collaboration with team members.
- Provide and/or coordinate support for activities of daily living, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and other self-care needs, while promoting dignity, privacy, and student independence.
- Support students who are medically fragile, including implementing health care plans and safety procedures in collaboration with the school nurse and trained staff, consistent with district policy and medical guidance.
- Establish and maintain a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment that addresses sensory, mobility, and accessibility needs.
- Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and related service providers to ensure consistent implementation of instructional strategies, behavior supports, and health care plans.
- Provide consultation and collaboration with general education teachers to support meaningful inclusion opportunities when appropriate.
- Confer regularly with families, administrators, school psychologists, therapists, nurses, and other specialists to coordinate services and monitor student progress.
- Schedule and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility and reevaluation processes.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely student records, including service logs, health-related documentation (as required), and progress monitoring data.
- Prepare required reports related to eligibility, alternate assessment participation, progress reporting, and reevaluation.
- Ensure implementation of IEPs, behavior plans, safety plans, and health care plans in accordance with state and district policies.
- Participate in professional learning related to significant disabilities, inclusive practices, health and safety procedures, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Maintain required certifications and training related to crisis prevention, first aid/CPR, medical protocols, and specialized instructional practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of student learning and district initiatives.
- Hold or eligible to hold a Wyoming Special Education Generalist K-12 Certificate.
- Proficient knowledge of IDEA and Wyoming rules that govern the operation of special education programs and services provided to students with disabilities.
- Knowledge of explicit instruction, curriculum-based measurement, and ability to plan comprehensive academic and behavioral interventions.
- Evidence of excellent communication, problem solving, and collaborative decision-making skills.
- Wyoming teacher certification (Applicants must be able to obtain a teaching certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (http://wyomingptsb.com/) with a Special Education endorsement.
- Wyoming experience.
- Out-of-state experience up to 7 years.
- Degree – Bachelor's, Masters, or Doctorate.
- Semester Graduate Credits beyond Degree.
| K-5 Special Education Teacher, Life Skills | JobID: 836 |
K-5 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, WITH A FOCUS ON LIFE SKILLS
LOCATION WILL BE DETERMINED UPON HIRE
2026-2027 School Year, 8/21/26-6/16/27
187 DAY CONTRACT *DAYS PRORATED TO START DATE
INSURANCE, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND PAID TIME OFF
REPORTS TO:
Building Administration, Director of Special Education
Position Summary
The Elementary Special Education Teacher provides specially designed instruction and comprehensive support to students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex support needs in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), state regulations, and district policy.
This position serves as the case manager for assigned students and delivers instruction and services across a variety of settings, including specialized life skills classrooms, inclusive general education environments, community-based instruction, and school-based functional settings. The teacher supports students with diverse academic, communication, adaptive, behavioral, sensory, and medical needs to promote independence, safety, and meaningful participation in school, daily living, and community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
IEP Development and Case Management
Instruction and Student Support
Collaboration and Team Leadership
Documentation and Compliance
Professional Practice
Certifications, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
The School District places employees on salary schedules on the basis of:
26/27 Compensation package can be found here.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit on the floor depending on the age of the children. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. 0 - 12 feet and on occasion up to 20 feet, such as boxes of books and/or equipment. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person, may need to lift arms to write on chalk or marking board and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch and reach 0 - 24 inches and up to 36 inches above the head. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material,the ability to adjust focus, and exposure to screen(s) via technology. Hearing ability to monitor activity and presence of students and respond to communication with students and adults is required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors, such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free, clean, and healthy environment.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, [email protected] or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.