Special Education Teacher

Role: Special Education Teacher
Location: Denver, CO-80222
Position: Full Time + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and/or small group instruction in core content areas based on each child's IEP and curriculum requirements.
• Evaluate and update students’ IEPs, BIPs, and Re-evaluations.
• Create IEP goals, progress reports, and related documentation.
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings.
• Coordinate discharges and transfers with referring school districts.
• Maintain student records, including attendance, report cards, progress notes, and behavior reports.
• Provide a supportive and structured educational environment for students.
• Assess children’s educational, social, and life skills competencies.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regularly.
• Collaborate with clinicians, MHTs, and Unit Manager to support behavior modification interventions.
• Maintain a teaching license in good standing.
• Adhere to all regulations and documentation requirements.
• Work with volunteers and interns as needed.
• Intervene with students in crisis.
• Follow program guidelines for physical intervention.
• Maintain a trauma-informed environment of well-being.
• Attend and actively contribute to all required team meetings and trainings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Education, Masters strongly preferred.
• Current Colorado Professional Teacher License with Special Education Generalist (5-21) endorsement.
• Minimum one year of experience as Special Education Teacher in an Affective Needs, Center-Based, or equivalent classroom/school.
• Experience working within a facility school program is strongly preferred.
• QMAP, CPR and First Aid Certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma-informed principles and practices.
• Ability to work with children with significant social-emotional needs.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,286.16 - $72,764.78 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Current Colorado Professional Teacher License (Required)
• Special Education Generalist (5-21) endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person