Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Brighton, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, on-site Special Education Teacher for a school in Brighton, Colorado, serving students in grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week from November through May. The teacher provides educational services and case management, conducts assessments and evaluations, develops and implements individualized education plans (IEPs), monitors student progress, and collaborates with parents, educators, specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members. The role also includes supporting classroom staff and maintaining accurate student records. Guaranteed hours include documentation, administrative, and planning time.

The organization is therapist-owned and operated and partners with schools to provide special education services. Employment may be as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor. Compensation is listed as $50–$65+ per hour, or $1,000–$1,300+ per week.

Requirements

• Teaching certification and a bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in Special Education.
• State license as a special education teacher.
• Experience working with children.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform necessary physical movements when working and playing with students, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, and crawling, and to engage with students in different locations and activities.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Deliver instruction tailored to students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support student learning.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations and provide case management services.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress to guide instruction and planning.
• Create a welcoming, safe, and productive classroom environment that encourages positive behavior and learning.
• Guide and support classroom staff in implementing educational strategies for students with special needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility dependent on employment status.
• 401(k), with eligibility dependent on employment status.
• For 1099 contractors, resources for health-benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time