Special Education Teacher

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025

Workdays per Year: 188

*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make a hiring decision prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Colorado Early Colleges is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and passionate Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs.

As Colorado’s largest, most successful charter school network, Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) strives to provide students with a caring and inclusive campus culture. Every student who enrolls with CEC is assessed to meet them where they are academically, no matter the level. CEC students have the opportunity to explore and pursue their own unique educational and career pathways as they fulfill our mission to become confident, lifelong learners!

Job Description:

The Special Education Teacher works under the supervision of the Head of School and the Academic Dean to provide additional learning support and instruction to students on IEPs in accordance with CEC's academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a BA or MA in Education or related field and has an active Colorado teaching license with a Special Education endorsement
• Demonstrates a history of effectiveness working with a broad variety of learners with IEPs and/or behavioral plans; understands the fundamentals and procedures of effective behavioral services, including an awareness of evidence-based approaches
• Has a track record of effective communication with colleagues, parents, and supervisors
• Demonstrates a commitment to ethical standards of behavior and performance
• Celebrates neurodiversity and creates a culture of acceptance and inclusion within the classroom

Job Duties:

• Develops, plans, prepares, and implements:

• Course content, format, and classroom and student schedules

• Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans

• Creates a positive classroom culture and instructs students with a wide range of skills in large and small groups, as well as in one-on-one settings

• Supervises behavior and well-being of students in the classroom and all educational settings

• Upholds principals of classroom safety and administers discipline in accordance with school policy when appropriate

• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP), goals, objectives, and transition plans

• Monitors student learning and progress to:

• Evaluate success of educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports and services, and adapts support as needed

• Maintains documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students

• Communicates student progress and needs to parents/guardians and appropriate staff as needed and proactively schedules staff and parent IEP meetings; maintains IEP related data collection, records, and documentation for compliance

• Assists in supervision, direction, and scheduling of special education paraprofessionals

• Collaborates with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers or outside agencies to enhance instruction, improve student outcomes, and promote student success

• Participates in all department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions, as required

• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; PERA contributions; Paid Time Off; Employee Assistance Program; Opportunities for Professional Development

Required:

• BA or MA in Education or related field and an active Colorado teaching license with Special Education endorsement required prior to working with students

Preferred:

• BA or MA in Special Education

• One or more years of previous Special Education teaching experience

Conditions of Employment:

• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.