Special Education Teacher - Littleton, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding role making a difference in students’ lives as a Special Education Teacher supporting affective needs. Positioned in a dynamic middle school environment, you’ll partner closely with students, staff, and families to foster growth, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences. This is an impactful, on-site contract position, available immediately and continuing through the end of the academic year.

What you’ll bring:

• Valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License with Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21) endorsement
• Experience supporting students with moderate to severe disabilities, autism, and significant social/emotional or behavioral needs
• Skill using behavioral assessment tools and implementing strategies, such as Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and positive supports
• Commitment to creating a supportive classroom culture grounded in empathy, consistency, and evidence-based interventions
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, caregivers, and education teams

In this position, you will:

• Provide full-time affective needs instruction and behavioral support to middle school students
• Adapt curriculum and learning materials to accommodate diverse needs and access points
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Use data-driven practices to monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Document behavioral and academic data to inform intervention decisions and communicate student growth
• Comply with all district procedural, credentialing, and documentation requirements

This opportunity offers a consistent schedule of 37.5 hours per week at a single school site, allowing for relationship building and focused impact.

Embark on a fulfilling assignment devoted to helping young learners navigate academic and emotional challenges—apply today to connect and get started as soon as possible!

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.34 to $50.82. 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.

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