Teacher, Special Education, Autism Center Program

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Betty Adams is a K-5 ASD Center Program school within Jeffco Public Schools. This teaching position focuses on students with autism and significant communication, cognitive, and social/behavioral needs, requiring collaborative planning with families and a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold Colorado teaching licensure in Special Education Generalist, lead individualized instruction, monitor progress, and coordinate supports across classrooms to help each student reach

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement.
• Experience or supervised internship with students with significant communication, cognition, and/or social/behavioral needs.
• Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of behavior analysis and function-based behavior interventions.
• Ability to supervise and lead multiple adults and collaborate on professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and support individualized practices for students with significant needs.
• Utilize frequent progress monitoring to adjust programming.
• Lead problem solving interventions for students in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Organize, coordinate and provide professional learning for classroom staff.
• Maintain communication with parents and educators to support student outcomes.
• Ensure safety and high-quality instruction across multiple educational settings.

Skills

Special Education

Autism Center

Team Leadership

Data-driven instruction

Education

Colorado teaching license

Special Education Generalist endorsement

Job description

Teacher, Special Education, Autism Center Program

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Betty Adams is an excellent school that is constantly changing and growing to meet the needs of our students. Adams students, parents, staff, and community share the responsibility and commitment to helping students become life-long learners who will positively affect the future. We promote responsibility, achievement, and respect within a nurturing and challenging environment.

Betty Adams is unique in its programming. The technology and infrastructure within the school is superior to most. We have an Early Childhood Center within the building that concentrates on emerging skills in literacy, language, math, science, and social skills. In addition, Betty Adams houses one of the District's largest Autism programs. Children from the North end of the District are able to find success at Adams. This is largely due to the fact that teachers work closely with parents and students to develop strong relationships.

We have over fifty staff members that collaborate to create a child-centered environment that is conducive to academic excellence and the social emotional growth of all students. We realize that education is more than academics. Art, Music, and Physical Education classes are important in helping students open their minds to new critical thinking. Our teaching staff takes responsibility for every student and views themselves as part of a systemic and systematic educational experience. Curriculum is presented so that each student achieves their highest potential. Each student and staff member has ready access to resources and materials to meet their varied needs and learning styles. This allows for problem solving, creativity, and an active challenging environment. We achieve this by providing an enriching atmosphere in the pursuit of continuous learning. Our staff development is clear, concise, and of high quality.

At Betty Adams we are proud to be part of a larger community that embraces complex problems and dynamic situations. We understand the perspectives of others and embrace all students in spite of the obstacles to their accomplishments.

ABOUT YOU

Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $57.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

ABOUT THE JOB

Betty Adams is home to a K-5 ASD Center Program. This is a teaching position in our ASD Center Program.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 11/09/2026

Teacher, SpecEd Autism CntrPrg
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2026

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for achieving learning outcomes for students with significant communication, cognitive, and/or social/behavioral needs, based on the requirements of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Will utilize evidence-based best practice and rely on frequent progress monitoring for programming adjustments. The ASD teacher will take a leadership role in collaboratively problem solving interventions for students. An essential part of this position is to effectively organize and coordinate the responsibilities of multiple adults in the educational environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand, interpret, and implement educational assessments and prescriptive and data driven instruction relying on frequent progress monitoring for adjustments.
• Implement evidence-based best practice, including multiple methodologies, individualized for students with autism or autisc-like tendencies.
• Develop appropriate plans and materials for effective instruction in multiple educational settings.
• Develop and implement positive behavior support plans and facilitate the use of functional communication systems.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Is aware of requirements of IDEIA and conducts IEP evaluations and meetings accordingly.
• Comply with Exceptional Student Services and District policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
• Organize, supervise and provide professional learning for multiple adults within the classroom.
• Maintain positive communication and relationships and provide professional learning for general education teachers, program support staff, school staff, and parents.
• Create a safe environment for students that ensures access to quality instruction.
• Provides student support around personal-care needs and other functional life skills as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Hold a valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement

Has experience/supervised internship in working with students with significant communication, cognition, and/or social/behavioral needs. Can provide evidence of supervision and leadership of multiple adults. Has prior experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum in an educational setting. Has a working knowledge of and/or experience with behavior analysis and implementing function based behavior interventions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.