Affective Needs Special Ed Teacher - Elementary (Contract)

ProCare Therapy; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks an Affective Needs Special Education Teacher to support elementary students at Leroy Elementary in the North Denver area. You will develop IEPs, collaborate with teachers, and deliver targeted supports to foster social-emotional growth.

The role requires an active Colorado SPED license, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage credentialing timelines. This 37.5-hour/week contract offers a stable assignment with ongoing benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Teacher License with Special Education Generalist Endorsement (Ages 5-21).
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs for students with affective needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, specialists and families.
• Ability to complete credentialing paperwork quickly and accurately.
• Experience in elementary settings preferred; strong special ed background welcome.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Affective Needs Teacher for a caseload at Leroy Elementary.
• Create and modify IEP goals aligned to each students strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to deliver targeted interventions.
• Maintain detailed progress and classroom documentation for state/district compliance.
• Attend meetings and team discussions to support holistic student growth.

Skills

Colorado Special Education license

IEP development

Collaboration with staff

Credentialing compliance

Differentiated instruction

Elementary experience

Job description

ProCare Therapy seeks an Affective Needs Special Education Teacher to support elementary students at Leroy Elementary in the North Denver area. You will develop IEPs, collaborate with teachers, and deliver targeted supports to foster social-emotional growth.

The role requires an active Colorado SPED license, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage credentialing timelines. This 37.5-hour/week contract offers a stable assignment with ongoing benefits.