Job Title:Special Education Teacher
Pay Range:$50-65/hour
Job Description:Center-Based Autism Special Education TeacherPosition Details:- Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
- Elementary school caseload
- Autism, Center Based Classroom
- Starting September 2026 for the entire 2026-2027 school year
About the RoleAmpersand Therapy is hiring a
Special Education Teacher to support students in a center-based Autism program in Thornton, CO. In this role, you'll provide individualized and specialized instruction, implement IEP goals, support student behavior and communication needs, and create a structured classroom environment that promotes student growth and independence. You'll collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school staff to support the needs of your elementary caseload.
What You'll Do- Develop and implement IEPs tailored to individual student needs
- Provide specialized instruction in a center-based Autism classroom
- Support students with academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs
- Implement individualized behavior and instructional strategies
- Create a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, therapists, 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
- Promote student independence, communication, and functional skills
What We're Looking For- Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement
- Experience working with students with Autism preferred
- Strong classroom management and behavior support skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- School-based experience preferred, not required
Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.
Please reach out to
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