Affective Needs SPED Teacher — Competitive Pay + Benefits

Ampersand Therapy; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Liability insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Referral bonuses

W-2 employment with benefits

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Carbondale, CO is seeking an Affective Needs Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. You will provide individualized instruction and behavioral/social-emotional support while helping students build confidence and skills for success.

Join a therapist-led team focused on equity, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth. This in-person role requires a Colorado SPED endorsement and fingerprinting via OSPIS; compensation includes benefits and licensure

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) license with Special Education endorsement.
• Fingerprinting through OSPIS is required.
• School-based experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs.
• Provide specialized instruction across academic subjects.
• Manage classroom behavior and create a structured, supportive environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Write progress reports and maintain compliant documentation.
• Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies for diverse learning needs.
• Incorporate technology and resources to enhance learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Colorado teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Ampersand Therapy in Carbondale, CO is seeking an Affective Needs Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. You will provide individualized instruction and behavioral/social-emotional support while helping students build confidence and skills for success.

Join a therapist-led team focused on equity, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth. This in-person role requires a Colorado SPED endorsement and fingerprinting via OSPIS; compensation includes benefits and licensure