ESS Clinical is seeking a dedicated and highly qualified Special Education Teacher to support students in Jeffco Public Schools during the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will provide specially designed instruction, implement IEPs, monitor student progress, and collaborate with families, general education teachers, administrators, and related-service providers.
Pay starting at $52/hr
No non-competes in our contracts
- Provide individualized and small-group special education instruction.
- Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals.
- Serve as an IEP case manager as assigned.
- Participate in IEP, eligibility, and student-support meetings.
- Provide accommodations and modifications.
- Monitor and document student progress.
- Implement positive behavior-support strategies.
- Maintain accurate special education records and student data.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and related-service providers.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Follow Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado Department of Education, and ESS Clinical policies and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Completion of an approved teacher preparation program, as applicable.
- Valid Colorado teaching license with the appropriate Special Education endorsement.
- Knowledge of special education laws, IDEA, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
- Ability to provide specially designed instruction and differentiate instruction.
- Strong classroom-management, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Successful completion of required background and fingerprint screening.
- Successful completion of ESS Clinical and Jeffco Public Schools onboarding requirements.
A valid Colorado teacher license with the appropriate Special Education endorsement is required.
For a general Special Education Teacher assignment, the primary applicable endorsement is:
Special Education Generalist – Ages 5–21
Colorado requires a Colorado license or authorization for employment as a teacher in a Colorado public school, and the credential must be endorsed for the appropriate developmental level and specialization.
Colorado's current requirements for the Special Education Generalist (ages 5–21) endorsement include completion of an approved special education preparation program or qualifying coursework and required content assessments, including:
- Praxis 5355 – Foundations of Special Education, passing score 145
- Praxis 5903 – Elementary Mathematics, passing score 157
- Praxis 5205 – Teaching Reading, passing score 159
Certain existing Colorado license holders may qualify for applicable exam waivers or alternative pathways.
Eligible ESS Clinical employees may have access to:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Employee discount program
- Tuition assistance/education programs
- Credentialing reimbursement through Career Kickstart
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Dedicated employee support
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Referral program
- Financial wellness resources
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary by position, location, and employment status.
If you are a Colorado-licensed Special Education Teacher looking for a full-time opportunity for the 2026–2027 school year, we encourage you to apply with ESS Clinical today!
ESS Clinical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:
- Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
- Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)
- Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)
We use this information to:
- Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications
- Conduct interviews and background checks
- Manage our recruitment and hiring processes
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.
You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.
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