Special Education

Special Education Teacher 

Recruiting for Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year

At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life.  You will work as part of a team that serves 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena.  This position will work during the regulary school calendar days, 7 hours a day.  Starting salary for a new educator is $41,615 a year in addition to a generous benefit package: https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/health-care-and-cafeteria-benefits/. Final salary is determined based on education level and applicable experience. 

Some of what you will do:

• Apply knowledge of special education methodologies to oversee assigned special needs classroom and create individual and group programs for each student to enhance their developmental, intellectual and academic needs.   
• Teach students how to recognize and manage their emotions, access help when they need it, and learn problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Develop academic pathways for student programs.
• Implement restorative practices when students act out.
• Collaborate with specialists to create holistic intervention and individual education plans.
• Keep individual student records up to date.
• Complete academic assessments and reports findings.

Who we are looking for:

To become part of this dedicated team, you have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field, 3 years of experience working with students with developmental/behavioral needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District. A valid Montana Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Special Education is required.