Special Education Teacher in Thornton, CO

ProCare Therapy; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a bilingual evaluation specialist for a contract role, on-site across multiple Colorado locations. You will conduct bilingual child find evaluations and support early intervention with collaborative planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Colorado SPED license with an ECE endorsement and have experience in early childhood special education, with bilingual capabilities. Travel between sites is required and district paperwork must be completed before start.

Qualifications

• Colorado Department of Education Teaching License with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
• Experience as a Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood SPED teacher, or School Psychologist; bilingual abilities required.
• History of delivering comprehensive evaluations, with a focus on early childhood students.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and another language.
• Strong organizational skills; multi-site coordination across district locations.
• Must complete district contractor paperwork prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bilingual child find evaluations at various elementary locations and district-wide as needed.
• Support early intervention efforts through collaborative assessments and team-based planning.
• Travel between North Star Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and additional sites as assigned.
• Work with a bilingual evaluation team to provide accurate, effective, and compassionate recommendations.
• Maintain essential records and documentation according to district standards and timelines.
• Serve as a resource for early childhood special education strategies and culturally responsive assessment.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Organizational skills

Cross-site collaboration

Flexible travel

Education

Colorado DOE Teaching License with ECE SPED endorsement

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in early childhood education by serving as a bilingual evaluation specialist for a dynamic district. This contract role involves working on-site at multiple locations, supporting students growth through specialized assessments and interventions. Step into a highly collaborative environment where your skills in bilingual evaluation and special education can truly shine.

Key Qualifications:

• Hold a current Colorado Department of Education Teaching License with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.


• Demonstrated experience as a Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood SPED teacher, or School Psychologist (bilingual abilities required).


• History of delivering comprehensive evaluations, with a focus on early childhood students.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and another language, assisting diverse student populations.


• Strong organizational skills, with flexibility to work across multiple sites and adapt to district requirements.


• Must complete district contractor paperwork prior to start.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct bilingual child find evaluations at various elementary locations and district-wide as needed.


• Support early intervention efforts through collaborative assessments and team-based planning.


• Travel between North Star Elementary, Centennial Elementary, and additional sites as assigned.


• Work with a bilingual evaluation team to provide accurate, effective, and compassionate recommendations.


• Maintain essential records and documentation according to district standards and timelines.


• Serve as a resource for early childhood special education strategies and culturally responsive assessment.

This position allows you to contribute directly to identifying and supporting students in need, while working alongside dedicated professionals.

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.82 to $49.82. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.