The breathtaking Rocky Mountains are reason enough to accept a job as a special education teacher in Colorado. Residents enjoy world-class skiing, amazing sites like the Mesa-Verde Ancient Cliff Village, and wildlife unique to the area. Visit Glenwood Springs, the world’s largest natural hot springs or Denver, the mile high city. With a diverse climate, you’ll love the mountainous peaks, foothills, deserts, and high plains of Colorado.

The mountains of Colorado have mild summers and winters that attract sports fans from around the globe. From semi-arid to alpine climates, Colorado offers the perfect home for any lifestyle. Enjoy the world’s largest rodeo in Denver each year, or take a ride on the Durango and Silverton Railroad which has run for over 100 years. As a special education teacher in Colorado, you’ll find yourself falling in love with the rare beauty and upbeat lifestyle of the state. Browse our current special education jobs from school districts nationwide.

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Recent SPED Jobs

  • Travel Special Education Teacher - Elizabeth, CO

    Elizabeth, CO
    Embarking on a travel assignment as a Special Education Teacher offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact while enjoying the benefits of your adventurous spirit. Travel professionals can look forward to non-taxable stipends, assistance with relocation or travel, robust healthcare benefits, 401(k) options, and the reassurance of job security. This is your chance to provide essential support while being well taken care of—and to add meanin
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    1 day ago
  • Special Education Teacher in Lone Tree, CO

    Lone Tree, CO
    Make a meaningful difference as a Special Education Teacher for elementary students in a supportive school community. This contract position centers on providing significant support to a small, focused caseload of 6-8 students. Your expertise in Special Education will help students thrive both academically and personally throughout the school year, from August 5, 2026, to May 21, 2027. Key Qualifications & Experience: Valid Special Education
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  • Special Education Teacher | Castle Rock, Colorado

    Castle Rock, CO
    Launch your next career adventure by positively impacting young learners as a Special Education Teacher in a supportive elementary school environment. This full-time contract position focuses on providing significant support for a small caseload of elementary students—typically around 6 to 8—during the 2026-2027 academic year. Key Qualifications: Valid Special Education Teacher certification (or eligibility for certification) Proven experien
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  • Special Education Teacher | Parker, Colorado

    Parker, CO
    Step into a dynamic educational setting where you can make a meaningful difference as a Special Education Teacher supporting elementary-age students with significant needs. This full-time contract opportunity focuses on creating an inclusive, engaging classroom environment for a small caseload of approximately 6-8 students. The assignment runs for the 2026-2027 academic year, from August 5, 2026 through May 21, 2027. Qualifications and Experience
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  • Special Education Teacher in Larkspur, CO

    Larkspur, CO
    Make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners by joining a welcoming elementary school community as a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This contract role focuses on providing essential support to a small caseload of students, ensuring each child receives dedicated, individualized attention throughout their academic journey. Key Qualifications & Experience: Valid teaching certification in Special Education (or
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    1 day ago
  • Special Education Teacher in Elizabeth, CO

    Elizabeth, CO
    Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting elementary students with significant needs in a dynamic educational environment. We are seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher passionate about making a difference. This full-time contract position offers the chance to work closely with a small caseload of 6-8 students, allowing for individualized instruction and strong student relationships throughout the school year. Responsibilities includ
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    1 day ago
  • Special Education Teacher | Littleton, Colorado

    Littleton, CO
    Make a real difference in the lives of children as a dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher working with preschoolers in a supportive, collaborative environment. Located in the Denver area, this full-time, onsite contract opportunity begins July 31, 2026, and runs through May 26, 2027. You’ll be assigned to a single school and will work with a maximum caseload of 15 children, helping provide individualized instruction and intervent
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    1 day ago
  • Travel Special Education Teacher - Aurora, Colorado

    Aurora, CO
    Experience the rewards of travel work in education, offering unique growth opportunities and a competitive package that includes non-taxable stipends, comprehensive travel support, premium compensation, healthcare coverage, a robust 401(k) plan, and reassurance of job stability. If you have a passion for shaping young learners' futures as a Special Education Teacher, this travel assignment in the vibrant Denver–Aurora metro area invites you to
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    1 day ago
  • Special Education Teacher - Denver, CO

    Denver, CO
    Make a difference as a Special Education Teacher working with preschoolers in an onsite role near Denver, Colorado! This full-time, contract opportunity offers a rewarding experience supporting early learners at a single campus for the 2026-2027 school year. You'll be an integral part of a dedicated team, assessing, teaching, and guiding students with disabilities within both in-class and pull-out settings. Key Qualifications: Bachelor’s degre
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    1 day ago

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