Special Education Teacher

unizontechnology; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Unizontechnology in Thornton, CO is seeking a Special Education Teacher for on-site roles at both Middle School and Elementary School levels. The position offers full-time opportunities with pay rates of $50-$60 per hour on a W2 basis, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

The role includes supporting students with diverse needs, including SSN and autism, developing individualized instructional strategies, and collaborating with general education staff while maintaining thorough documentation of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Education license/credential required and must be in hand for consideration.
• Experience with Autism, SSN, Mod/Severe, or behavior management is strongly preferred for applicable assignments.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning and support needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction based on individual student needs.
• Develop and implement individualized educational strategies.
• Support academic, behavioral, social, and developmental goals.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Implement accommodations and modifications.
• Maintain accurate student and service documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists, and families.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Colorado CDE Special Education license/credential

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

location: Thornton, CO | On-site

Pay Rate: $50 - 60/hourly/W2

Monday Friday

Full-Time available: Middle School & Elementary School

Part-Time available: Middle School

Available Settings

Middle School Grades 6 8

• Approximately 50% Significant Support Needs (SSN) and 50% Learning Specialist responsibilities
• Support approximately 14 students in the SSN program, plus additional mild/moderate support students
• Develop individualized instructional strategies and support student learning and progress
• Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and school staff

Elementary School K 5

• Structured Learning Services / Center-Based Program
• Primary focus on K 2
• Caseload of approximately 8 14 students
• Support students with Autism and varying support needs
• Work alongside paraprofessionals and school support staff
• Implement structured classroom routines and effective behavior-management strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction based on individual student needs
• Develop and implement individualized educational strategies
• Support academic, behavioral, social, and developmental goals
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed
• Implement accommodations and modifications
• Maintain accurate student and service documentation
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists, and families
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
• Active Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Education license/credential required and must be in hand for consideration
• Experience working with students with diverse learning and support needs preferred
• Experience with Autism, SSN, Mod/Severe, or behavior management is strongly preferred for applicable assignments
• Strong classroom-management, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite school environment