Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Job Title:

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Pay Range: $50-60/hour

Job Description:

Up to $60+/hour | Aurora, CO | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year

Position Details:
Full-Time, 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Position Elementary school setting Starting September 2026 for the entire school year

Support preschool-aged students (ages 3–5) with a variety of developmental and educational needs

Hello, ECSE Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to support young learners in Aurora, CO. In this role, you'll provide specialized instruction and early intervention services that help preschool students build foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and behavioral skills. This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys working in an inclusive school environment while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.

• Competitive pay (Up to $60+/hour)
• Stable school-year schedule
• Supportive district partnership
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
• Reimbursement for licensure and professional development
• Referral bonuses
• Therapist-run company that understands school-based services

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool-aged students
• Provide specialized instruction in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive skills, and pre-academic areas
• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities
• Support students with varying developmental delays and disabilities
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and educational staff to support student success
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Utilize evidence-based practices and positive behavior supports
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment

• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
• Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
• Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills
• Passion for supporting young learners and families
• School-based experience preferred but not required

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work.

We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work.

Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where educators and therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to employees working 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics.

Please reach out to  if you have any questions!

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.

We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees.

We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies.

The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for.

Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do.

We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves.

You might find us doing treatments alongside you!