Teacher, Special Education, Autism Center Program K-6

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

Job summary

Lasley Elementary School in Jefferson County, CO seeks a Teacher, Special Education for the Autism Center Program (K-6) to join a dynamic team. The role emphasizes individualized supports for students with significant communication and Behavioral needs, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary staff, and leadership in implementing IDEIA-aligned instruction across multiple settings.

The position is for 185 days with a salary range of $56,085 to $75,142 annually, starting 08/11/2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support individualized practices for students with significant communication, cognitive, and/or social/behavioral needs.
• Use evidence-based best practices and frequent progress monitoring to adjust programming.
• Lead collaboration and problem solving with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Organize and coordinate responsibilities of multiple adults in the classroom.
• Interpret and implement educational assessments and data-driven instruction.
• Create and implement positive behavior support plans and functional communication systems.
• Ensure a safe learning environment and maintain strong communication with teachers, staff, and parents.

Education

Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement

Job description

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Teacher, Special Education, Autism Center Program K-6

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

Lasley Elementary School is an outstanding community school that has proudly served Jefferson County, CO for more than 60 years. At Lasley, we live our school's mission and vision every day by demonstrating critical thinking, life-long learning, and collaboration. Our graduates often get accepted into Colorado's most elite colleges and universities. Our success stems from our school's core value: focusing on the whole child. Every member of the Lasley staff works tirelessly to develop each child, while collaborating and partnering with both families and the greater community. In addition to our excellence in academics, we have a full time social worker and innovative partnership with Jefferson County Mental Health that helps to provide for the emotional and mental well-being for our students. Lasley proudly sponsors many family education nights and works with our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to encourage community outreach opportunities for every student. Our school offers special after school extracurricular activities for our students which focus on developing leadership, building self-esteem, being positive role models, and developing life-long learning strategies. In addition, Lasley provides free bus transportation for our students to attend the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver as a safe and educational after school option. Lasley Elementary School has some of the finest educators in all of Jefferson County Public Schools. We have partnerships and mentorships with many of the Denver area's largest and most influential universities. In fact, every year, leading universities want to send their student teachers to our school to learn how to replicate what we do. We invite you to visit our school to find out what our families have known for the past 60 years - Lasley Elementary is truly a world class school in your own backyard.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

Lasley serves grades K-6. Successful candidate will work with a dynamic and experienced team of professionals.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/11/2026
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: 08-16-2025

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.

• 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

EXPERIENCE

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.