SPED Endorsement Incentive Program (2026-27) – FOR CURRENT D51 STAFF ONLY

at Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, Grand Junction, United States

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Description: D51's Special Education (SPED) department is selecting D51 employees (includes support staff, licensed staff, and substitute staff) for the upcoming school year that are in pursuit of their SPED teaching endorsement (Special Education Generalist or Early Childhood Special Education) or SPED Specialist endorsement (Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired)! D51's SPED Endorsement Incentive Program will be reviewed yearly depending on need and budget allowance. Job Summary: D51's SPED Endorsement Incentive Program is designed to cultivate the talents of eligible D51 employees who are vested in our community and interested in becoming a special education teacher with D51. D51 will be providing $6,000 in financial assistance for D51 employees that take part in an Alternative Licensure, Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE), or added endorsement program in pursuit of Special Education Licensure. Application Procedure: Candidates are only selected once you have completed all of the following: Accepted a SPED certified position at D51 for the upcoming school year Hold an active Alternative License / Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization in either Special Education Generalist / Early Childhood Special Education / Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Visually Impaired Completed and submitted an application for the SPED Endorsement Incentive Program in the D51 Application system. Completing all steps above does not guarantee participation in the SPED Endorsement Incentive Program. Payout: Candidates selected to receive SPED funding for alternative licensure, TEE, or an added endorsement program will need to remain in a SPED certified teaching position for 3 school years to receive the complete funding. $4,000 for year 1, paid in the first paycheck following their contract effective date $1,000 for year 2, paid throughout year two $1,000 for year 3, paid throughout year three If a candidate decides to drop the program or does not remain in a qualified SPED position as mentioned above, subsequent funding will stop. Goal: This program is aimed to help address SPED teacher shortages and promote a culture in D51 that is inclusive and supportive of our D51 special education students. Selection: All eligible D51 employees that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply for assistance. There will be priority given for applicants who submit an application who meet the below criteria: (This list is in no specific order) Candidates selected for SSN/SNA/SNB classrooms Candidates selected for SPED Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired positions You may still apply but not be given preference if you are one of the following: Selected for Moderate Needs position For D51 employees to be considered for the program you must: Hold a bachelor's degree Have been employed with the district for a minimum of the last 90 contact days the previous year; Not be on an improvement plan Accepted a SPED teaching position in D51 (a position that requires either a SPED Generalist OR Early Child Special Education certification) OR a position that requires a SPED specialist certification (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and (Visually Impaired) For Substitutes to be considered for the program you must: Hold a BA degree, and 3 or 5 year sub license Substituted at least 90 sub assignments during the 2021-22 school year Have been an active substitute for at least one school year To be eligible as a D51 employee you must meet the following requirements: Meet the minimum requirements of the Alternative Licensure Program (or added endorsement program) OR Temporary Educator Eligibility Program Or have a current teaching license completing an added SPED endorsement program. Alternative Licensure info: ( http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/altteacheroverview ) Temporary Educator Eligibility info:( https://ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-initialtempspecialedspecialservices ) Next Steps: Apply and accept a SPED certified position in District 51 Position must require either a Special Education Generalist / Early Childhood Special Education / Deaf and Hard of Hearing / Visually impaired certification. Notify CDE of position by submitting the requisite documentation through their eLicensing account to include: Complete Statement of Assurance (Alt Licensure/added endorsement) or Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization (TEE) Obtain a copy of contract to obtain Alt License / TEE Complete the required CDE Fingerprint Background Check Apply for your Alternative License / TEE through COOL Being approved for an Alternative Teaching License / Temporary Educator Eligibility / Added Endorsement Program is not a guarantee of being selected to receive the $6,000 assistance Those enrolled in the D51 Elevate program are not eligible to receive these funds. Apply Online If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact Carter Ness @ 970-254-5136 or extension 11131

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