Special Education Teacher Job | Full-Time

Up to $60+/hour | Brighton, CO | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year | Affective Needs Teacher | Tuesday-Friday Schedule
Affective Needs (AN) Teaching Position
Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
Starting August 2026 for the entire school year
School-based position supporting students with emotional, behavioral, and affective needs
Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Affective Needs (AN) Teacher to support students in Brighton, CO. In this role, you'll provide individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students in a structured educational setting. You'll help create a safe, supportive classroom environment while partnering with school teams to support student growth and success.

Competitive pay (Up to $60+/hour) + stable school-year schedule
Full-time Tuesday-Friday schedule (4 days/week)
Supportive, local district partnership
Reimbursement for licensure and professional development + referral bonuses
Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student behavioral, emotional, and academic needs
Create a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation and learning
Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, school psychologists, social workers, and families
Support students in building coping, self-regulation, communication, and social-emotional skills
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement
Strong classroom management, de-escalation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
School-based experience preferred, but not required

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

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