Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Summit Middle Charter

Position Title: Teacher-Special Education

Position Start Date: August 5, 2025

Position Type: Charter

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 187 Days - 12 Months 

Closing Date: May 7, 2025

Reports To: Principal

To apply, visit: https://jobs.bvsd.org/ - click on application. The position is open until filled.

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Summit Middle Charter School:

Summit Middle Charter School located in South Boulder is a tuition-free, public charter school in the Boulder Valley School District serving grades 6,7,8. As a three-time National Blue Ribbon award winning school, Summit provides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on students who want to be challenged and are willing to work hard. Summit values creating stimulating, intellectually challenging learning experiences and supporting students to strive at all times to do their best and most thoughtful work. Summit teachers inspire in students a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to self-development, and a willingness to be engaged, constructive citizens. Summit’s faculty is the cornerstone of our community of scholars and we support professional growth and development in a collaborative manner.

Summit Middle Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights -http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html

Summary:

Teacher - Special Education Teacher, Middle School - Full time, begins August 5, 2025. The teacher is a specialist responsible for educating each student in their charge and working with students, parents, teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Summit mission. The teacher is supervised and evaluated by the principal. 

Qualifications:

The elements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position: 

• Manage student individualized learning plans (IEPs), providing instruction, communication, goal setting and progress monitoring as required 
• Manage the Special Education classroom, including building strong learning relationships with students demonstrating a wide range of abilities 
• Manage student 504 plans, providing communication, goal setting and progress monitoring as required 
• Provide input for student academic support meetings 
• Work closely with the administrative team and school psychologist on student plans 
• Work closely with teachers on student plans and accommodations 
• BA/BS in a related field, teaching certificate and/or special education endorsement is a plus 

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.