Special Education Teacher 2026-00646

Special Education Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Job Number: 2026-00646 Department: Department of Family Services Division: Wyoming Girls School Location: Sheridan, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Summary:

The Wyoming Girls School in Sheridan is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to support and inspire student growth. A background in Language Arts is a distinct advantage, as strong literacy instruction is essential to meeting our students diverse academic needs. This is a teaching position in a structured setting for delinquent youth ages 12-21. The teacher plans and creates a curriculum to help residents address Wyoming Content and Performance Standards from the Common Core of knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and create a curriculum to help residents address Wyoming Content and Performance Standards
• Teach and interact with residents in a classroom setting
• Administer assessment tests to residents; measure and assess results
• Maintain education files, following departmental regulations
• Collaborate with other staff regarding residents needs and/or performance, and attend multidisciplinary meetings for residents
• Adhere to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs
• Provide consultation on special needs residents for other educational programs or security staff

Working Conditions:

• Occasional dorm fill-in duties and transportation of residents are required
• Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Qualifications:

• Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate
• A background in Language Arts is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of planning for instruction, motivation, physical, mental, and emotional growth, learning styles, and classroom management
• Knowledge of curriculum management and development
• Knowledge of basic computer software and operation of computers
• Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities
• Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)
• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide
• OR Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teachers Aide
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate
• Necessary Special Requirements:
• FLSA: Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA, and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial, and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application and resume to the Human Resource Contact listed below.

Human Resource Contact:

Kristin Martinez kristin.martinez@wyo.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.