Special Education Teacher → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Atlantis Academy•Denver, CO

2d•$55,000 - $83,000

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a special education program serving students in grades 9–12. The teacher leads instruction for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing personalized learning experiences in a learning center and/or classroom. The role includes delivering targeted instruction, using curriculum resources and educational software, and preparing lesson plans and schedules suited to students’ diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs while aligning with state and school standards. The teacher collaborates with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and instructional staff to support student growth and achievement. The position also involves maintaining a safe and welcoming classroom, supporting student behavior and social development, monitoring progress, and managing student IEP caseload responsibilities. The listed starting salary is $55,000–$83,000 per year based on experience, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, special education, or a closely related field.
Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a valid Colorado state teaching credential.
Currently licensed or in the process of obtaining a valid Colorado state special education instruction endorsement.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
Prior experience and/or strong skills in effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and personalized learning.
Prior experience and/or knowledge of special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or strong knowledge of working with students with IEPs.
Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs and abilities.
Proficiency in motivating students and having critical conversations that help them move toward realistic goals.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of relevant technology, including instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in an alternative education, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.

Responsibilities

Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
Establish a classroom climate based on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, supporting social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions through modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Implement and reinforce school-wide and classroom PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and generate reports on student achievements and activities.
Deliver differentiated, targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to meet IEP goals.
Adapt and modify curriculum and instructional approaches for diverse learning styles and abilities, and guide instructional staff in differentiation methods.
Use varied instructional methods, resources, and educational software to respond to students’ needs and interests.
Manage student caseloads, including developing, updating, and implementing IEPs, goals, and interventions.
Prepare daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom and manage supplies, furniture, and resources according to established procedures.
Stay informed about research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject-specific areas.
Respond constructively to feedback from evaluations and observations and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the school community and educational program.