Special Education Teacher, Center Program (9–12, Multi-Intense)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a temporary one-year Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Denver, Colorado. You will teach a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders and collaborate with teams to develop academics, social-emotional and adaptive behavior skills.

You will prepare individualized lesson plans, administer assessments, manage paraprofessionals, and communicate with families to support student progress in alignment with district

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Colorado teaching license; CDE receipt acceptable for 90 days.
• Current CDE license with Special Education endorsement or qualify for Alternative License with PLACE/Praxis II.
• ELA-S bilingual requirement: Spanish-English; must complete SLP or Praxis II Spanish 5195.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English for ELA-S roles.
• Experience with young special needs students and families preferred.
• Experience with diverse district community preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion and to work in Colorado.
• Must have permanent Colorado address and ability to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop inclusive settings with peers to support academics, social-emotional, and adaptive skills.
• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals and hospital volunteers; coordinate duties.
• Attend hospital orientation and required staff trainings.
• Develop and execute individualized lesson plans aligned to district standards.
• Administer and interpret IEPs and assess student progress; counsel students.
• Monitor and enforce student behavior per policy; communicate with families.
• Record performance and health data; prepare attendance and activity reports.
• Communicate objectives and instruction clearly to students and groups.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Bilingual Spanish-English

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree for Concurrent Enrollment (optional)

Tools

PLACE exam

Praxis II Spanish 5195

Alternative License process

CDE teaching license

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a temporary one-year Special Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Denver, Colorado. You will teach a self-contained classroom for students with autism spectrum disorders and collaborate with teams to develop academics, social-emotional and adaptive behavior skills.

You will prepare individualized lesson plans, administer assessments, manage paraprofessionals, and communicate with families to support student progress in alignment with district