An Arapahoe High School teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child, and the alleged victim is a former student of his who recently notified authorities.
Ian Ahern, 41, a drama teacher at the school since 2010, turned himself in Friday at the Arapahoe County jail after an arrest warrant was issued, according to the sheriff’s office.
A young woman reached out to the Safe2Tell program, saying she was assaulted five years ago while she was Ahern’s student, according to a news release.
Ahern was booked on suspicion of two counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
On Friday night, Littleton Public Schools sent an email to parents, students and staff members of Arapahoe High School, saying Ahern has been placed on administrative leave as the sheriff’s office investigation continues.
“Safe and ethical behavior of our employees are strong values of the LPS Board of Education,” the email, signed by Superintendent Brian Ewert, said. “Any time we have a concern about inappropriate employee conduct, either on or off campus, we will take appropriate action.”
The school district said it is cooperating with sheriff’s investigators.
