Special Ed Teacher | Fountain, Colorado

Make a difference in the lives of students by supporting an Intensive Resource Room serving learners with moderate to severe needs. This is an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for the 2025/2026 school year, working with a small group of 6 students in grades 1st through 6th. Each child receives tailored support, with disabilities ranging from Down syndrome to non-verbal autism. Most students use AAC devices for communication and benefit from the consistent presence of dedicated paraprofessionals and collaborative service providers.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Valid Special Education Teacher certification
• Strong understanding of moderate to severe disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders
• Experience with AAC devices and alternative communication systems
• Background in developing and implementing IEPs
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and social workers
• Compassion, patience, and dedication to individualized student growth
• Prior experience in an intensive or self-contained special education setting is highly valued

Responsibilities and Core Duties:

• Provide daily instruction and individualized support to students in grades 1st-6th within the Intensive Resource Room
• Design and implement personalized lesson plans and therapeutic strategies, aligning with each student’s IEP
• Facilitate the use of AAC devices and other assistive technology
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
• Coordinate and communicate with paraprofessionals and related service providers
• Monitor student progress, conduct assessments, and maintain accurate documentation

This position grants the opportunity to make a profound impact by helping students thrive academically and emotionally. If you are passionate about shaping educational experiences for children with complex needs and are excited to contribute within a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, this role could be an excellent fit.

Take the next step in your special education career—apply today and start transforming lives!

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.