Special Education Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance included

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring a Special Education Teacher in Golden, CO to support ASD and SSN center-based classrooms. You will provide individualized instruction, develop and implement IEPs, and create a structured learning environment tailored to each student’s needs.

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with a Monday–Friday schedule for the 2026–2027 school year. You will collaborate with a supportive school team, receive mentorship, and have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Strong classroom management and collaboration skills are required.
• Experience working with students with ASD and/or SSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to individual student needs.
• Provide specialized instruction across academic and functional areas.
• Support students in a structured, center-based classroom environment.
• Implement behavioral and instructional strategies as appropriate.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families; monitor progress and adjust instruction.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

ASD/SSN experience

Education

Colorado SPED license

Job description

## Special Education TeacherApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Golden, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-102336**Job Title:**Special Education Teacher**Pay Range:**$50-65/hour**Job Description:****Up to $65/hour | Golden, CO | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year |****ASD & SSN Center-Based Classrooms****Position Details:*** Special Education Teacher supporting ASD & SSN center-based classrooms* Full-time, 1.0 FTE* Monday–Friday, 5 days per week* Starting August 2026 for the entire 2026–2027 school year**About the Role**Hello Special Education Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Special Education Teacher in Golden, CO to support students in ASD and SSN center-based classrooms. In this role, you’ll provide individualized instruction, develop and implement IEPs, and create a structured, supportive learning environment tailored to students’ unique needs. You’ll collaborate with a supportive school team while receiving support from a therapist-run company.**Why Join Us*** Competitive pay up to $65/hour* Steady, full-time school-year schedule* Opportunity to support students in specialized ASD & SSN classrooms* Supportive school team and local district partnership* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure and professional development* Referral bonuses**What You’ll Do*** Develop and implement IEPs tailored to individual student needs* Provide specialized instruction across academic and functional areas* Support students in a structured, center-based classroom environment* Implement appropriate behavioral and instructional strategies* Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families* Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed* Maintain accurate progress reports and required documentation* Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs**What We’re Looking For*** Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with a Special Education endorsement* Strong classroom management and collaboration skills* Experience working with students with ASD and/or SSN preferred* School-based experience preferred, but not required**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned and operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.Please reach out to **[e-mail]** if you have any questions!We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!