Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Location: Thornton CO 80229
Contract Duration: 10 Months 43 Contract Weeks
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:15 AM - 3:25 PM
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Classroom Setting: Center-Based Special Education
Certification Required: Active Colorado Special Education License

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and licensed Special Education Teacher (SPED) to provide instructional and behavioral support within a center-based classroom setting in Thornton Colorado. This full-time contract role requires expertise in individualized instruction IEP implementation and differentiated learning strategies for students with diverse academic and developmental needs.

The Special Education Teacher will support student achievement by developing and delivering standards-based instruction aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) monitoring measurable progress and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide differentiated instruction aligned with student learning goals
• Conduct progress monitoring and maintain accurate documentation
• Support students with academic behavioral social and emotional needs
• Utilize behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and classroom management strategies
• Collaborate with general education teachers paraprofessionals therapists and parents
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Ensure compliance with IDEA state regulations and district policies
• Maintain a structured inclusive and supportive classroom environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Colorado Special Education Teaching License
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Special Education or related field
• Experience in center-based or self-contained classroom settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of IEP development progress monitoring and data collection
• Experience working with students with diverse learning disabilities and behavioral needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with behavioral intervention strategies
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and adaptive curriculum design
• Familiarity with educational technology and data tracking systems

Required Skills:

Teachers/ Professors