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Student Support Services/Transition Special Education Teacher (Grades K-2)

Duties

Description:  Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Primary Transition Special Education Teacher. (Grades K-2)

Job Summary:  Applicants must be willing to:
 

  • Provide instruction and resource support in core academics and classroom management for students with IEPs.
  • Plan and individualized lessons, differentiate instruction and deliver services to students with a variety of needs.
  • Manage a caseload and write IEPs according to state and Highland CUSD5 guidelines, using on-line software.
  • Conduct IEP meetings, including annual reviews, IEP reviews, etc.
  • Complete quarterly progress reports on IEP goals.
  • Work collaboratively with general education and SpEd classroom teachers to deliver services and meet students' needs.
  • Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
  • Supervise and direct Program Assistants and Individual Care Aides.
  • Engage in Professional Development opportunities, continue to support school improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Related Service Personnel and fellow teachers to support student needs and a collaborative school culture.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.

Salary/Benefits

Benefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.

2026 Insurance Rate Sheet

HRA Summary Letter

Salary:


Based on HEA contract.

Additional Notes

School Report Card Info

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Highland Community School District. We are using an online application process for all of our employment opportunities. Please use the link below to complete your online application. https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please send an email to Shellie Donoho at sdonoho@highlandcusd5.org, Julie Korte, Principal, at jkorte@highlnadcusd5.org, or Amanda Mullaney, Incoming Principal, at amullaney@highlandcusd5.org. We appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you with the application process.

 

Job Posting Date

1/30/2026

Application Deadline

2/28/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026