About this role
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
Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!
Sponsorship: No
Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred
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 Bilinge 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 Bilinge 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: [email protected]
PHONE: 443-247-5517