Dual-Language Special Education Elementary Teacher

Job Title: Dual-Language Special Education Elementary Teacher
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: Aurora, CO
School District: Aurora Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time
Rate: $55-60 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)

Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!

About the Company:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to join our team in Aurora Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ learning and development within the school setting.

Job Description:

Strides Therapy is partnering with Aurora Public Schools to find a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez, a new dual-language magnet school opening this year with PK–1st grade and adding one grade level each year. Instruction is delivered in both Spanish and English.

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week
Workplace Setting: In-person school
Number of Hires: 1

• Location: Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez
• Grades Supported: K–1 special education students
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Elementary (K–1) experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of each K–1 student with an IEP
• Manage a special education caseload, including IEP development, implementation, and compliance
• Regularly assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies to promote growth and achievement
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school staff in a dual-language (Spanish/English) setting
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, families, and school staff to support student success
• Stay current with best practices and research in special education

Qualifications:

• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with Special Education endorsement
• English language proficiency
• Experience with special education instruction and case management

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU Platform Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.

EMAIL: DanaMorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com

PHONE: 443-247-5517