Elementary Special Education Teacher - Full-Time, Up to $65/hr

Point Quest, Inc.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Liability insurance

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Parker, CO is hiring a Special Education Teacher for an Affective Needs program serving elementary students. The role is full-time (1.0 FTE) starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 school year, with compensation up to $65 per hour.

You will develop and implement IEPs, provide specialized instruction, support behavioral and social-emotional needs, and collaborate with general education staff, families and related service providers.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience supporting students with affective needs or behavioral/social-emotional needs preferred.
• Strong classroom management and collaboration skills.
• School-based experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to individual student needs.
• Provide specialized instruction within an Affective Needs program.
• Support students with academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and communication needs.
• Implement individualized behavior and instructional strategies.
• Create a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, therapists, and families.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Write progress reports and maintain compliant documentation.
• Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Promote student independence, self-regulation, communication, and functional skills.

Skills

IEP implementation

Behavior management

Communication

Collaboration

School-based experience

Education

Colorado teaching license (Special Education)

Job description

Ampersand Therapy in Parker, CO is hiring a Special Education Teacher for an Affective Needs program serving elementary students. The role is full-time (1.0 FTE) starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 school year, with compensation up to $65 per hour.

You will develop and implement IEPs, provide specialized instruction, support behavioral and social-emotional needs, and collaborate with general education staff, families and related service providers.