Intervention/IEP Specialist

Griffith Centers • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Griffith Centers is seeking an Intervention/IEP Specialist to support students with disabilities in a therapeutic educational setting. The specialist coordinates individualized educational programming, ensures special education compliance, and supports students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. This is a year-round position that follows the school calendar, with scheduled time off throughout the year, including holidays and breaks.

The role involves coordinating IEP development and implementation, facilitating IEP meetings, monitoring student progress, coordinating educational assessments and placement processes, and maintaining special education records. The specialist also collaborates with teachers and staff on accommodations, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports; supports student transition and post-secondary planning; and provides guidance on special education practices and compliance.

Griffith Centers describes its work as mission-driven and collaborative, with ongoing training, supervision, and professional development. Employment is at-will, and employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) authorization, as applicable.
• Valid Colorado Special Education Generalist License, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Candidates with extensive experience managing special education compliance, overseeing IEP processes, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met may also be considered.
• At least one year of experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral challenges, or special education programs.
• Knowledge of IDEA, ECEA, Section 504, and special education compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid Colorado driver's license, or ability to obtain one, with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. Equivalent checks from other states are required if the employee lived elsewhere in the past five years.
• Must complete a health evaluation or physical examination before beginning service and annually thereafter.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating IEP meetings and managing special education compliance.
• Experience in a therapeutic school, residential treatment, facility school, or alternative education setting.
• Experience working with students who have emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.
• Experience using Project Education or similar special education management systems.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
• Monitor student progress and support data collection and reporting related to IEP goals.
• Conduct and coordinate educational assessments, eligibility determinations, and placement processes.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education documentation and records.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop effective accommodations, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports.
• Support transition planning, graduation pathways, GED preparation, career readiness, and post-secondary planning.
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding special education best practices and compliance requirements.
• Maintain student records within Project Education and other educational data systems.
• Stay current on IDEA, Section 504, Colorado special education requirements, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits.
• Participation in the 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Year-round position following the school calendar, with scheduled time off including holidays and breaks.
• Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and training/certification opportunities.
• Ongoing training and supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level