Special Education Teacher
Company: Laradon
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position: SpEd Teacher - 1
available spot Salary: $60-$80k based on experience. Potential
Sign-On Bonus Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-4p Location: Laradon- 5100 Lincoln
St. Denver, CO 80216 Required: Current Colorado Department of
Education License in Special Education Do you have a passion for
supporting, developing and empowering individuals, particularly in
the Intellectual and Developmental (IDD) population? Do you want to
make a difference in an individual’s everyday life? Are you looking
to work in a supportive, collaborative work environment with ample
developmental opportunities? If you answered yes; we think you’re
going to like the opportunity we have below . . . The Special
Education Teacher will provide special education, pre-vocational
and daily living training to dually diagnosed adolescents receiving
services in Laradon’s School. No day is ever alike but you can
generally look forward to the following . . . Promote a learning
environment in which all students thrive; classroom instruction
that is tailored to students’ strengths and needs and prepares
students for their next transition. Other duties as assigned. As
Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative,
team environment, employee must be physically present in school to
perform his/her job functions. Maintain regular and punctual
attendance. Drive students as necessary for program needs. Provide
direct supervision and leadership for classroom paraprofessionals.
Work collaboratively with other professionals to meet the needs of
individual students across learning environments. Complete required
documentation and maintain records. Actively engage parents,
guardians, and community agencies in the IEP process. Develop and
maintain data collection systems for IEP goals. Delegate data
collection to paraprofessionals and service providers as needed.
Serve as special education case manager, leading the
multidisciplinary IEP process, facilitating IEP meetings, and
meeting required timelines. Provide specialized instruction
services based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in both
group and individual settings that include skill acquisition plans
to teach functional skills. What you need to know . . . Start Date:
ASAP- Upcoming Orientation Weeks: 5/9, 5/19, 6/2 Compensation:
Salary of $60k - $80k; actual compensation offer to candidate may
vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education
and/or skill level. Safety Care: All school employees are required
to provide physical behavior support which includes physical
management (training provided upon hire); may be subject to
extensive aggressive and non-compliant behavior from special needs
students. 100% In Classroom Learning: As Laradon is a small
employer and employees work in a collaborative and team
environment, our school employees must be physically present in the
office to perform different job functions. Additionally, as a
service provider, our instructional methods under our services
model require the work to be performed on campus. Pre-Employment:
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and CBI/FBI Federal
background check. Calendar: The Laradon School year is Aug – May
and Extended School Year “ESY” June – Aug. There are 176 student
contact days. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance short term
disability, flexible spending and dependent care accounts
(following 60 days), 401(k) 4% match (following 60 days), tuition
and certification reimbursement, growth, training and development
opportunities Team: The opportunity to work in a dynamic,
supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff
– one where everyone is truly appreciated Safety: CDC and CDPHE
protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees What
we’re looking for from you . . . Brains – Current Colorado Teaching
Certification with Special education Generalist and Elementary
Education endorsement or ability to enter an Alternative Licensure
program or apply for a Special Education Temporary Authorization
(SETA). Skillset - One year experience working with children with
developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders
preferred. Two years’ teacher experience preferred. Knowledge of
Applied Behavioral Analysis. Super star communicator - Excellent
communication skills and flexibility. Mindset – Must possess desire
to mentor and teach Laradon team members, subordinates and peers
Safe on wheels – Valid driving license, good driving record, and
reliable personal transportation Super strength - Physical
requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force;
physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping,
kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active
for full workdays. What we offer you . . . Paid on-the job training
Medical/Dental/Vision 401(k) 4% Match Tuition Reimbursement
Generous annual leave, plus nine (9) weeks of paid tie of for
breaks/holidays Development and internal promotion opportunities
Casual and collaborative work environment The opportunity to work
in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other
Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated Who we are
. . . Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support
for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our
legacy forward. No matter what position you have at Laradon, you
feel like part of the whole team. At Laradon, we want every
employee to feel like a connected and valued member of our
community, encouraged to reach out for the opportunities that
inspire them and empowered to realize their greatest potential.
Laradon Values . . . Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Accountable
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