Special Education Teacher

Colorado Early Colleges; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,792; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Early Colleges in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Full Time Special Education Instructor to support students on IEPs. The role emphasizes assessments, development of IEPs, behavior plans, and collaboration with staff to reinforce learning in various settings.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Special Education and a Colorado license, with preferred prior experience in special education. The position requires a strong commitment to data collection and family communication, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Colorado teaching license required.
• Prior special education teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds CECs beliefs and policies.
• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic exams to develop IEPs.
• Assists students and teachers with implementing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Supports instruction in small or large groups or one-on-one.
• Monitors progress toward IEP goals and maintains data/docs.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Data tracking

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Colorado teaching license for Special Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Castle Rock High School - Castle Rock, CO 80109

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $73,792.00 Salary

Job Shift: 188 Contact Days

Anticipated start date is August 3rd, 2026

Position Purpose

The Special Education Instructor works under the supervision of the Head of School and the Academic Dean to provide additional learning support and instruction to students on IEPs in accordance with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Job Duties

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Supports classroom teachers with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in small and/or large groups, and/or one-on-one settings.
• Monitors progress of students toward their IEP goals and ensuring data collection, documentation, and files are kept up-to-date.
• Proactively schedules and leads student/family/staff IEP meetings.
• Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
• Promotes a safe and conducive learning environment and ensures student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications

• Bachelors degree in Special Education AND Colorado teaching license for Special Education required
• Prior special education teaching experience preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.

Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.