Autism Teacher Special Education (2 positions)

EFFECTIVE: 2026/2027 school year
Position type: Exempt
New Employee: 191 days/year
1.0 FTE
Benefits Eligible: Yes

Position Summary:
This position will meet the educational needs of students on the Autism Spectrum. Provide a high degree of structure and management in order to provide appropriate supports to aid students in accomplishing individual goals. Familiarity with creating a structured environment and daily routine forstudents ability to developaccommodations to support individual studentsandprovideinstruction to assist students with skill mastery and to access grade level curriculum. Experience with assistive technology and supporting students with communication and social skill needs. Collaborate with grade level teachers to to establish links between disciplines. Support student integration into mainstream as much as possible and according to the students IEP. Support students with acquisition of communication skills social skills self-regulation and school appropriate behaviors. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a positive learning environment and effective management structures to purposefully promote and foster effective teaching learning and student achievement.
• Create an instructional learning environment that establishes routines and provides for student engagement through authentic learning experiences.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraeducators including providing schedules and activities to be implemented.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student strengths and needs through evaluation educational program planning and service delivery.
• Promote a learning environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceived by students as fair and consistent.
• Evaluate student ability and formulate student profiles through a variety of functional behavioral and standardized assessments skilled observation checklists histories and interviews.
• Incorporate additional learning opportunities when appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results integrate findings with other disciplines offer recommendations and develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Ensure all classroom processes procedures and data collection systems are highly organized and effective maximizing instructional time.
• Motivate engage and empower learners to track and monitor their own learning.
• Design develop and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop knowledge skills and attitudes aligned with 21st Century learning.
• Collaborate with educators across grade levels or subject areas to establish interdisciplinary connections and influence school-wide curriculum and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate mastery of content and make curriculum relevant and accessible to all students.
• Deliver content that is relevant and applicable to real-world contexts including life skills instruction when appropriate.
• Integrate and align Colorado Academic Standards instructional objectives strategies activities materials resources and assessments; differentiate instruction based on individual student needs.
• Use data management tools to analyze results draw inferences and identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide quality accurate constructive corrective specific and timely feedback that encourages students to perform at their highest level.
• Effectively communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress and growth opportunities.
• Utilize technology and other communication platforms (e.g. websites podcasts) to engage stakeholders.
• Establish rapport with students staff and parents to proactively address potential concerns.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure practices align with best practices and meet Colorado licensure requirements.
• Use professional literature evidence-based research and continuing education to inform practice decisions.
• Adhere to the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making.
• Notify the Principal and Director of Student Services of any failure to implement the requirements of assigned students IEPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interview participation training/development assign and direct work performance feedback address complaints and resolve problems.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g. procedures instructional groups transition materials and supplies).
Accurately projects need for budget planning.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards state guidelines and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of instruction.

The education/training/experience license/certification general expectations physical demands and work environment factors described below 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.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree.
Masters degree(preferred).
English fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
Previous experience with autism students (preferred).

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Drivers License.
Valid Colorado Teaching License with a Special Education Generalist endorsement and Elementary Education endorsement.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis instruction negotiation coordination communication problem-solving and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing computing synthesizing and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws regulations and policies.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds.
Lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds with support.
Frequent sitting bending walking standing stooping kneeling squatting crawling and reaching.
Ability to run jog swim and/or expel physical exertion in order to appropriately respond to needs of students.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Mostly clean and comfortable.
The work environment is high energy and may often appear chaotic.
Possible diapering and feeding via feeding tube.
Physical restraint may be necessary to provide safety for student and others.
May encounter noise odors or bodily fluids.

REPORTS TO:
Principal or designee.

LOCATION:
Clayton Elementary School

SALARY:
Salary placement from $53464 - $103027 based upon education experience and Negotiated Agreement. Current Salary Schedule posted atSalary Schedules - Englewood Schools.

BENEFITS:
At Englewood Schools we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance employee well-being and satisfaction. Our offerings include Paid Time Off (PTO) medical dental and vision insurance and pre-tax savings options through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with monthly District contributions for HSA. The costs for short and long-term disability programs are 100% covered which provide financial protection in the event of illness or injury. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling and support services and our wellness programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to these benefits we offer a comprehensive retirement plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) as well as additional retirement savings options including 401(k) 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Optional voluntary plans are also available for life insurance accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) critical illness cancer and accidents offering additional layers of security.

For more details about benefits at Englewood Schools please refer to the Benefit Guide available on the Districts website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Per the negotiated agreement all teachers that start after student first day are temporary.

CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the posting date. If vacancy is not filled within 5 days the vacancy will remain posted until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application. Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status gender identity gender expression religion national origin ancestry family composition or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment if it rises to the level described in state law is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures pleaseclick here.Inquiries or complaints may be referred toDr. Rana Razzaque Director of Opportunity Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator 4101 S. Bannock St. Englewood CO 80110 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 North Speer Blvd. Suite 310 Denver CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 950 17th St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission 1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver CO 80202.