Durango School District is accepting applications for District-Wide Significant Support Needs Special Education Teacher, Ages Kindergarten through Age 21, for the 2026/2027 school year. Must meet CDE and ESSA's requirement for Special Education Teacher by the start date of the position. Begins August 17, 2026

Teachers in this role may serve at any school site within the school district in grades K-12 and/or in the Pathways program with the 18-21 year old students. Teachers in this role are assigned based upon case load/management needs as determined by the Student Support Services Department in conjunction with the school principal. Teachers may be assigned to Durango High School, Escalante Middle School, Miller Middle School, and/or the Pathways Program. Teachers may also be assigned to an elementary school if needed. Teachers will predominantly serve students in the Life Skills/AE/Significant Needs Programming areas.

Teachers in this role serve an additional ten (10) days during the summer Extended School Year Program and are compensated for those additional ten (10)



days at their daily rate.

Position includes a $10,000 hard-to-fill stipend.

Durango School District employee workforce housing options are available in the 2026/2027 School Year

Job Title: District-wide Significant Support Needs Special Education Teacher

Teacher Pay Grade: Licensed Compensation System

Job Family: Licensed Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: School

Prepared Date: November 25, 2014; Rev 7/1/17; Rev 7/1/22; Rev 04/05/23

Typical Work Year: 10 months - 191 Days to include 10 days of Extended School Year Programming

SUMMARY: Develop accommodations and curriculum modifications, develop standards aligned IEPs and ensure fidelity of their implementation. In collaboration with the general education staff plan and deliver specialized instruction and assessment aligned with District learner outcomes and State achievement standards. Supervise assigned students and maintain a positive

📌 2026/2027 District-Wide Significant Support Needs Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten through Age 21, 1.0 FTE (Durango)
🏢 Durango School District 9-R
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