Special Education Teacher

AACTE; Thornton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AACTE in Thornton, CO seeks a Special Education Teacher for on-site roles in both Middle School and Elementary School settings. The position supports significant SSN and learning specialist responsibilities, with a focus on inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with caseloads and responsibilities adapting to MS and Elementary needs. Collaboration with staff is essential to implement tailored instruction and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active Colorado Department of Education Special Education license/credential in hand for consideration.
• Experience with diverse learning and support needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction based on 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, student-centered learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Thornton, CO | On-site

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