Affective Needs SPED Teacher — In-Person Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students in Carbondale, CO for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on affective and behavioral needs, providing individualized instruction in a structured, supportive environment.

You will collaborate with school staff and a therapist-led team, delivering customized instruction, progress monitoring, and compliant documentation to ensure student success throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Fingerprinted through OSPI.
• Strong classroom management and collaboration skills.
• School-based experience preferred.

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

IEP experience

Education

Colorado teaching license (Special Education endorsement)

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students in Carbondale, CO for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on affective and behavioral needs, providing individualized instruction in a structured, supportive environment.

You will collaborate with school staff and a therapist-led team, delivering customized instruction, progress monitoring, and compliant documentation to ensure student success throughout the school year.