Special Education Teacher

TheraPeds • Commerce City, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, short-term, on-site Special Education Teacher for a school in Commerce City, Colorado. The role serves an elementary student population from January 2027 through May 2027, five days per week. The teacher provides special education instruction 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 position includes dual support from the district and TheraPeds, guaranteed hours that include documentation, administrative, and planning time, and competitive compensation of $51.50–$66.75+ per hour. The position may be filled as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor.

Requirements

• Teaching certification.
• 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 in using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising tact and discretion in internal and external communications.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a school setting (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.
• Monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and progress to inform 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.
• Provide teaching, case management, assessment, and evaluation services.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time