Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy

• $104K — $135K *
Mead, CO 80542In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement
  • Fingerprinting as required for the position
  • Experience working with students with autism preferred
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Collaboration skills with educational teams
  • School-based experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs
  • Provide specialized instruction in a center-based autism classroom
  • Create a structured and supportive classroom environment
  • Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
  • Write progress reports and maintain compliant documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period
  • Supportive, therapist-run company environment
  • Collaborative school team atmosphere
  • Opportunity to work in a specialized center-based setting
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Special Education Teacher

Pay Range:

$50-$65/hourly

Job Description:

Up to $65+/hour | Mead, CO | Full-Time |

Position Details:
  • Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
  • Center-Based Autism Classroom
  • Starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 School Year
About the Role

Hello, Special Education Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Special Education Teacher to support students in a center-based autism classroom in Mead, CO. In this role, you'll provide individualized instruction, implement IEPs, and create a structured, supportive learning environment tailored to students with autism. You'll work alongside a collaborative school team and a supportive, therapist-run company.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs
  • Provide specialized instruction in a center-based autism classroom
  • Create a structured and supportive classroom environment
  • Support students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
  • Write progress reports and maintain compliant documentation
  • Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
  • Use evidence-based strategies and resources to support student growth
What We're Looking For
  • Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement
  • Fingerprinting as required for the position
  • Experience working with students with autism preferred
  • Strong classroom management and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, but not required

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

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