Special Education Teacher - Autism

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Chiropractic

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Ins.

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 is seeking a Special Education/SPED Teacher with Significant Support / Autism to join Weikel Elementary School. The position requires eligibility with Colorado teaching credentials and appropriate endorsements, with emphasis on high-quality instruction and student support.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, valid Colorado teaching certificate in SPED, and endorsement in Special Education, with possible alternative licensure pathways.

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 in ANY area may apply if in/willing to be in a Special Education program.
• Alternate licensure programs or TEEs may be considered by the Board.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Instructional theories

Special education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Colorado Teaching Certificate (SPED endorsement)

Special Education Endorsement

PLACE Special Education Generalist exam

Job description

Position Type: Special Education/ SPED Teacher - Significant Support / Autism

Date Posted: 8/5/2026

Location: Weikel Elementary School

Date Available: ASAP

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:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• chiropractic
• life
• long-term disability
• accidental death & dismemberment insurances
• paid time off benefits

There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period: 187days per year