Special Education Teacher - Guaranteed Hours & Planning Time

TheraPeds LLC; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Professional development

Ongoing clinical and administrative

Job summary

TheraPeds LLC in Fort Lupton, CO, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, on-site role offers guaranteed hours, planning and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and strong support from TheraPeds and the school district.

You will deliver individualized instruction, develop IEP goals, collaborate with families and school teams, monitor progress, and participate in eligibility processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active Colorado educator certification with the appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, eligibility, progress monitoring, and special education procedures.
• School-based special education experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Comfort with educational technology, data collection, and documentation.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and services
• Adapt curriculum and instruction to meet individual student needs
• Collect data and monitor academic, behavioral, and functional progress
• Complete progress reports, IEP documentation, and required records
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and eligibility processes
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and administrators
• Support positive behavior, inclusion, independence, and student participation across school environments

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education/Education or related field

Tools

IEP software

Data tracking tools

Job description

TheraPeds LLC in Fort Lupton, CO, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, on-site role offers guaranteed hours, planning and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and strong support from TheraPeds and the school district.

You will deliver individualized instruction, develop IEP goals, collaborate with families and school teams, monitor progress, and participate in eligibility processes.