Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Academy of Arts & Knowledge; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Fort Collins seeks an experienced Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities. You will be responsible for managing IEPs, developing behavior intervention plans, and collaborating with teachers to meet student needs. The ideal candidate should possess a teaching credential and a strong understanding of special education practices and assessments. A commitment to student safety and adherence to Colorado Education Laws is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in special education settings.
• Must be able to administer various assessments related to special education.
• Knowledge of IEP procedures and compliance is essential.
• Maintain IEP timelines and communicate with parents.
• Follow Colorado Department of Education requirements and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Implement and monitor IEPs for assigned students.
• Consult with teachers regarding instructional modifications.
• Assist with developing and implementing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Co-teach with general education teachers to support inclusion.
• Manage caseloads, schedule IEP meetings, and obtain parent consents.
• Enter academic and progress data into the school's IEP system.

Skills

Specialized instruction for students with disabilities

Assessment administration

IEP management

Behavior intervention plans

Consultation with teachers

Education

Teaching credential

Bachelor's degree in Education

Special Education endorsement

Tools

IEP software

Student information system

Job description

The Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at AAK develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows state mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager for assigned students; and establishes positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required of all personnel in this position. Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending on other factors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialized individual and group instruction to students with a range of academic, vision, hearing, physical, communicative, social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges
• Employ various research-based teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Administer and interpret a variety of standardized and non-standardized academic assessments to assist with special education eligibility determinations according to Charter School Institute, federal, and state regulations and procedures
• Assist team members in developing and implementing IEPs as appropriate
• Assist with developing behavior intervention plans with the assistance of other team members
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of behavior intervention plans
• Observe students in classroom and unstructured settings as needed to conduct evaluations, monitor student interventions and to provide staff consultation
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, assistive technology, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• Implement various forms of co‑teaching with the general education teacher in order to serve students in an inclusion setting
• Manage caseload of students with IEPs by tracking and following all IEP timelines, sending parents notices of meetings and securing consents, setting IEP meeting dates with all team members
• Complete assessments, evaluation reports, behavior plans and progress reports within expected timelines
• Establish and maintain student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities
• Maintain direct service logs for all students on caseload
• Thoroughly review student records including, but not limited to, prior IEPs, evaluations, achievement data, discipline, and attendance to assist with development of IEPs, choose evaluation tools, and assist with manifestation determination reviews
• Serve as the Special Education Director Designee for IEP meetings when requested
• Enter all academic assessment, achievement, progress monitoring data, evaluation reports, behavior plans, and other relevant information into the school's electronic IEP system as appropriate

Mandatory Background Checks

In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and will require fingerprinting. Certain findings may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.
• Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.
• Drug‑related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.
• Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.
• History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications.

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

This employer utilizes E‑Verify.