Special Ed Teacher | Aurora, Colorado

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Job Description

This Contract Special Education Teacher role supports K-12 students within multiple schools across the Denver area, including Aurora, CO. The position requires full-time commitment throughout the current school year, with an expected assignment from ASAP through May 22, 2026. The role is on-site and involves working in various capacities to meet diverse student needs in special education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to K-12 students with a range of learning, cognitive, and affective needs
• Serve as Affective Needs Teacher, Learning Specialist, and Significant Support Needs (SSN) teacher in assigned schools
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students goals and abilities
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school staff
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly
• Maintain compliance with Colorado Department of Education standards and district policies

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado Department of Education (CO DOE) Special Education certification required
• Experience working with special education populations in K-12 settings, ideally between 0 to 10+ years
• Strong ability to manage caseloads involving diverse student needs, including affective and cognitive challenges
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working on-site within multiple schools assigned in the Denver area

Locations and Assignments:

• Rocky Mountain Elementary School (Affective Needs Teacher)
• Thunder Vista P-8 (Learning Specialist)
• Century Middle School (SSN Teacher for students with significant cognitive needs)
• Thornton Middle School (Learning Specialist)

This assignment offers the chance to positively impact students across multiple school environments while gaining valuable experience in special education.

Qualified candidates interested in supporting diverse learners in a contract capacity throughout this school year should apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 to $57.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.