Special Education Teacher 2026-00646
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Special Education Teacher 2026-00646
Salary
$5,636.27 Monthly
Location
Sheridan, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-00646
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Wyoming Girls School
Opening Date
03/04/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Classification
ETCT09
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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. The teacher in this position is responsible for measuring and helping assess residents' results. The teacher manages resident behavior and reports progress to the dormitory staff regularly. In addition, the teacher is required to be a part of the entire Wyoming Girls School program as appropriate. 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 and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: kristin.martinez@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Participates in the planning and development of the curriculum and the preparation of residents' lessons and instructional materials.
Manages, teaches, and interacts with residents in a classroom setting.
Administers assessment tests to residents; measures & assesses results.
Maintains education files, following departmental regulations.
Collaborates with other staff regarding residents' needs and/or performance, and attends multidisciplinary meetings for residents.
Adheres to state, facility, and federal guidelines related to institutional education programs.
Provides consultation on special needs residents for other educational programs or security staff.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
The Wyoming Girls School is fully accredited through Cognia Accreditation, and for a school to remain accredited, it must adhere to the highly qualified teacher regulations. The Wyoming Girls School must maintain certified teachers on staff; the open position of Certified Teacher is an essential position to fill due to maintaining a safe staff-to-student ratio during operational school hours.
In addition toSpecial Education Certificationa background inLanguage Artsis a distinct advantage, as strong literacy instruction is essential to meeting our students' diverse academic needs. Applicants must be Wyoming certified or, if certified in another state, willing to obtain Wyoming certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
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:
Bachelor's 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 Teacher's Aide.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Teacher's Aide.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of or proof of ability to secure a Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board Certificate.
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
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.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
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
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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
