Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy•Aurora, CO

19h•$60•Onsite

About The Position

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to support young learners in Aurora, CO. In this role, you'll provide specialized instruction and early intervention services that help preschool students build foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and behavioral skills. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful learning experiences for young children. The position starts in August 2026 for the entire school year and supports preschool-aged students (ages 3-5) with a variety of developmental and educational needs. This is a Full-Time, 1.0 FTE position with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Requirements

Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills
Passion for supporting young learners and their families

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred
Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
School-based experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool-aged students
Provide specialized instruction in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive skills, and pre-academic areas
Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities
Support students with varying developmental delays and disabilities
Collaborate with families, therapists, and educational staff to support student success
Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation
Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
Utilize evidence-based practices and positive behavior supports
Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment