Position: Special Education Art Teacher

Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO

Application Deadline: April 26.

Schedule: 8 am-4 pm, M-F. This position is a full calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: * $55,000-$68,750 annually with relocation assistance

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

As a Special Education Art Teacher you will be a valuable asset to Laradon’s mission by planning and lead school-wide visual arts instruction designed to improve creative skills, motor coordination, and knowledgeand use of equipment and materials. Implement evidence-based behavior intervention plans that include positive behavior intervention and supports and environmental strategies designed to address known antecedents and promote skill acquisition.  

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Promote a learning environment in which all students thrive; instruction that is tailored to students’ strengths and needs, and prepares students for their next transition.

• Plan and implement differentiated lessons and activities appropriate for individual students’ developmental levels.

• Attend classroom and staff meetings.

• Assist with data collection for IEP goals. Delegate data collection to paraprofessionals and service providers as needed.

• Actively engage parents, guardians, and community partners to promote access to activities.

• Complete required documentation and maintain records.

• Work collaboratively with other professionals to meet the needs of individual students across learning environments.

• Maintain inventory of equipment and materials.

• Drive students as necessary for program needs.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in school to perform his/her job functions.

• Other duties as assigned.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 8 Weeks of Paid Breaks/Holidays and 100 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off Annually
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Onsite Employee Counseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Employee Appreciation)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• QMAP
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• Current Colorado Department of Education License in Elementary K-6, Art, and/or Special Education.
• Excellent communication skills and flexibility.
• Ability to work with diverse student population and staff.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays.

Preferred Requirements:

• One year experience in a licensed position working with students with intellectual or multiple disabilities.
• Three years experience with children or adolescents with challenging behavior.
• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students.
• Valid driving license, good driving record, vehicle insurance.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.
To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment