Special Education Teacher - Elementary - Center- Autism

Special Education Teacher - Elementary - Center-Based Autism

• Position Type:
  Special Education / Special Education Teacher - Autism
• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Brantner Elementary School (K-5)
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026

Brantner Elementary, a 27J School in Thornton, CO, is currently seeking a Special Education Center-Based Autism teacher. This is a full-time, or 1.0 FTE, position.

• Provide direct instruction and services to students with disabilities.
• Work as a part of a teacher team in the development and direction of the program including supervision of paraprofessionals and coordination with related services staff and teachers within the elementary school.
• Design a learning environment to meet the needs of students who require intensive support due to intellectual and/or autism disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education staff to ensure meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom and overall building community.
• Collaborate with families.

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License - Special Education.
• Colorado Department of Education "In Field" by CDE endorsement or qualifications to teach the posted subject area.
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team.. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.