Special Education Classroom Teacher (Grades 9-12) - Sheridan Junior High School
SCSD2 is seeking a positive, professional and motivated Special Education Teacher to join the SCSD2 Junior High School Team for the 2025/2026 school year.
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance (free single coverage OR free family coverage when both spouses are employed by SCSD2), Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans and an Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System (employee pays 3.68%; SCSD2 pays 14.94%). A summary of our benefits can be reviewed here.
STARTING SALARY: $51,000 - $84,600 (depending on experience and education). View our Certified Salary Schedule to see all of our pay steps and grades.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) standard teaching certification and applicable endorsements in necessary content area/assignment.
- MUST have or be able to obtain Exceptional Generalist 6-12 endorsement
For more information on Wyoming certification, please visit www.wyomingptsb.com or call 307-777-7291.
SCSD2 offers temporary housing and a pre-k program, based on availability. Click here to learn more about SCSD2 and Sheridan, Wyoming.
REPORTS TO: School Principal and Assistant Principals
SUPERVISES: Assigned paraprofessionals
JOB GOAL: To provide specially designed instruction and appropriate education to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment based on team decisions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates a safe, productive, and positive learning environment that is the least restrictive, is conducive to learning, and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students.
- Serves as the Case Manager for assigned students including, but not limited to, completing IDEA Program forms; sending written notices to parents; and completing all paperwork that is required either by the building principal and/or the Special Services Director.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of goals and objectives listed on student IEP’s and conducts instruction for growth in general education based on individual student needs.
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for increasing student progress, and on goals and objectives; monitors student progress regularly and collaborates with district specialists as needed.
- Assumes the teacher’s legal responsibilities in the supervision of students.
- Assumes an equitable share of responsibility associated with the teaching profession which may be assigned by the principal or Special Services Director, and which may relate to committee work, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments.
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately 185 days; salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.
Job Category: Certified
Exemption Status: exempt
Days/year: 187
Hours/day: 8
Insurance Eligibility: full-time insurance
Contract position: yes
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Section 504 Coordinator
Special Services Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).