Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Overview

Recruitment began on January 14, 2026. The job listing expires on February 14, 2026. Denver Public Schools District 1.

Job Title:

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. Multiple positions available.

Location:

1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203. Minimum Salary: $55,257 with standard benefits.

• Follow DPS curriculum to instruct students. The duties will be performed at the elementary school level.
• Help all students develop competence and confidence through balancing acquiring basic skills and conceptual understanding.
• Plan, evaluate, and assign lessons for elementary school special education classes using various teaching methods, including lecture, demonstration, and the use of audio-visual aids.
• Prepare lessons and promote classroom discussions and activities to increase understanding of lessons.
• Prepare and administer tests to evaluate progress, record results, and issue reports of progress.
• Maintain classroom discipline. Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policies.
• Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, and provide assistance in areas in which students need additional help.
• Demonstrate familiarity and adherence to the District’s Mission and Goals, while completing, maintaining, and submitting accurate records, forms, and reports punctually, as required.
• Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ academic progress or behavioral problems.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement.

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related. Must possess a valid State of Colorado teacher license with an appropriate endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education Specialist (0–8), or ability to obtain.

To apply, email resumes to Fatima Puelles – ,