Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Highlands Ranch, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a full-time, school-based position serving high school students in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The position is on-site and scheduled for 37–39 hours per week, five days per week, from October 2026 through May 2027. The role provides individualized instruction and case management to support students with disabilities in accessing and participating in their educational programs. Pay is $51.50–$61.75 per hour, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, administrative, and planning time. The teacher receives support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners and manages a described-as-manageable caseload.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated provider of special education and related services that partners with schools serving PreK–12 students nationwide. The organization emphasizes collaboration, meaningful connections, and high-quality services in multidisciplinary learning environments.

Benefits and compensation depend on employment classification and eligibility. W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k), professional development and continuing education, guaranteed hours, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community. The posting also describes 1099 independent contractor opportunities with competitive contract rates, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, professional and administrative resources, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, ongoing support, and access to the professional community. Specific terms are set out in the applicable agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education or a related qualifying field.
• Current or eligibility for appropriate state-licensed teaching certification or credentialing in Special Education.
• Appropriate state authorization to provide Special Education teaching services in Colorado.
• Experience working with children and students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, special education eligibility, and progress monitoring.
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with technology used for instruction, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the physical functions necessary for assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and engaging with students throughout school environments.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction tailored to students’ individual educational and developmental needs.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and coordinate special education services.
• Conduct and participate in assessments and evaluations, as appropriate to the position.
• Monitor student progress and collect data toward IEP goals.
• Adapt instructional strategies based on student performance and individual learning needs.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate, timely educational records.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, multidisciplinary, and student-support meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other educational team members.
• Support accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional strategies across educational environments.
• Create a welcoming, safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Guide and support classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with disabilities.
• Support compliance with IDEA, district procedures, IEP requirements, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation for eligible W-2 employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Competitive contract rates may be available for 1099 independent contractors.
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status.
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time