Special Education Teacher - Autisim

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is seeking a Special Education/SPED Teacher for Aragon Elementary School. The position emphasizes significant support and autism-focused instruction with state and federal compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Colorado teaching certificate in Special Education, is Highly Qualified, and can enroll in licensure programs if needed. Salary and benefits reflect district policies and the 187-day annual calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Must be Highly Qualified by CDE's standards in Special Education.
• Endorsed in Special Education.
• - OR -
• PLACE Special Education Generalist exam
• Endorsement must be Special Education.
• Applicants with a BA (or higher) AND who are in (or willing to be in) a Special Education program are eligible to apply.
• Can be enrolled in a TEE or Alternative Licensure program.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Special ed theory

Special ed laws

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado teaching certificate

CDE Highly Qualified

Special Education endorsement

TEE/Alternative licensure

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ SPED Teacher - Significant Support / Autism
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Aragon Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

**Position will be INR if hired after 11/10/2026

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor'sDegree from an accredited college or university.
• 2. A valid Colorado Teaching Certificate endorsed in area of assignment.
• Must be Highly Qualified by CDE's standards in Special Education.
• Endorsed in Special Education
• - OR -
• PLACE Special Education Generalist exam
• Endorsement must be Special Education
• Applicants with a BA (or higher - in ANY area)AND who are in (or willing to be in) and a Special Educationprogram are eligible to apply
• Can be enrolled in a TEE or Alternative Licensure program
• 3. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 1.Advanced oral and written communications.
• 2. Advanced interpersonal skills.
• 3. Advanced time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• 4. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• 5. Knowledge and use of instructional theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice related to special education.
• 6. Knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures that mandate and guide special education.

Salary

Certified salary is based upon degree status and years of experience. Horizontal advancements are based upon "Graduate" level credits and staff development hours obtained after the last degree was conferred.

One year of credit will be provided for each year of approved outside teaching experience.

Benefits

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period

187days per year