Special Education Teacher - Arvada, CO

Make a difference every day by supporting students as a Special Education Teacher within a welcoming school environment near Arvada, CO. Two contract opportunities are available, both full-time, each with a unique focus.

One position serves as an Affective Needs teacher in a middle school setting, working with students who experience significant social, emotional, or behavioral challenges linked to their educational needs. The other is a Learning Specialist role, primarily delivering supplemental support classes for math and literacy.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Hold a valid CO DOE Teaching License with Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21) endorsement.
• Experience in moderate-severe disabilities and/or autism preferred.
• Familiarity with behavioral assessment tools and interventions (such as FBAs, ABA, or related strategies) is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and individualized student growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted instruction and support for students with unique educational needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Utilize evidence-based strategies and instructional methods to facilitate academic progress and social-emotional development.
• Maintain open, proactive communication with families, staff, and support teams.
• Implement behavior management strategies as needed.
• Document and track student progress, ensuring compliance with all program and district requirements.
• For the Learning Specialist position, focus on delivering supplemental instructional support in core academic areas.

Assignments are on-site, with one teacher placed in Northglenn supporting affective needs, and the other in Thornton as a learning specialist. Each educator will serve one school and work 37.5 hours per week with a contract running through the end of the current school year.

If your experience and passion align with providing meaningful support to students in special education, apply now to enrich the lives of these learners and become an essential educational partner!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.82 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.