Special Education Teacher - Autism

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 seeks a Special Education/Significant Support teacher focused on autism. Location is district-wide with 187 teaching days per year. The role emphasizes collaborative planning, compliance with SPED standards, and ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates hold Colorado SPED certification, a strong background in evidence-based practice, and a commitment to supporting students with significant needs within a supportive district environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Colorado teaching certificate endorsed in area of assignment (Special Education).
• Endorsed in Special Education or eligible with Special Education endorsement.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Instructional theories

Education law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Colorado Teaching Certificate (Special Education)

Special Education endorsement

Alternative licensure eligibility

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ SPED Teacher - Significant Support / Autism
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: District Wide

See attached job description for full details.

Location TBD

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