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Special Education Teacher jobs in Denver, CO
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$25–$49/hr
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$70k
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Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed... ...deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional... ...Collaborate with grade-l…
Description: We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher (Affective Needs) to join a school team in Thornton, Colorado . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator passionate about supporting st…
$65k - $70k
you, we’d love to have you join our team and help us make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Colorado! The Special Education Teacher provides classroom instruction to students with a wide range of learning,…
Rocky Mountain Prep is a movement of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed... ...deeply in every educator who joins us. Teachers engage in ongoing coaching and professional... .... Our Approach to Mild/M…
$45k - $50k
The Special Education Teacher (SPED Teacher) is a full-time position. However, we would consider it being a part-time position for the right candidate. Responsibilities include planning and implementing special education…
This role comes with a $5,000 signing bonus* About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for dri…
$50k - $70k
Special Education Teacher Full-Time | Year-Round School Setting | Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm Willow Academy is thrilled to offer an opportunity for a Special Education Teacher to join our dedicated team in a structured,…
About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, passionate Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to join our collaborative and diverse team of special service providers. In this role, you will support preschool-age…
$25 per hour
qualified candidate to join our faculty as a part-time Early Childhood Education Assistant in our Nursery program to begin in the 2026-27 school... ...Education Assistant works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and L…
$49.27k
ountain Phoenix Community School is accepting applications for our Special Education Learning Specialist position for the 2026-27 school year.... ...with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This teacher will…
UNIVERSITY PREP Position: K - 5 Special Education Teacher Our Mission: Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every scholar for a four-year college degree and life of opportuni…
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What special education teachers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$31 | $51k–$64k |
| Mid level | $30–$38 | $62k–$79k |
| Senior | $36–$49 | $75k–$101k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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