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id='p20479_'>INR Special Education Teacher of the Visually Impaired JobID: 20479
Position Type:
Teaching - Special Education
Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Location:
District Wide
Date Available:
When Filled
Closing Date:
When Filled
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LICENSED TEACHER VACANCY
INR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - DISTRICT WIDE
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A ONE-TIME SIGNING BONUS OF $2,500 PAYABLE ON DEC 15, 2026 AND
A RETENTION BONUS OF $2,500 AFTER THREE YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT PAYABLE ON JUNE 15, 2029
Starting Date:
When filled
Experience:
District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience
Work Schedule:
182 contracted work days (prorated based on start date)
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Benefits:
This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary:
The minimum starting pay is $50,500/year and the maximum salary is $101,999/year*. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience.
Job Description: Special Education Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Qualifications and Expectations:
Colorado READ Act: See the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Training Requirements for the state of Colorado requirements
If you have any questions regarding the READ Act training requirements, please contact our Coordinator of Literacy Performance, Georganna Rapaport, at georganna.rapaport@d49.org
See attached job description for details about this position.
About School District 49
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
EOE M/F/D/V
Application Instructions
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:
Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
Upload current resume
Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license
The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system.
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.il