Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Willow Academy is hiring a full-time, year-round Special Education Teacher for its structured, supportive specialized day school in Littleton, Colorado. The teacher will provide individualized specialized instruction to students with intensive and diverse learning needs, helping them build academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills to support transitions to less restrictive settings. The position is part of a newly established facility school combining in-center ABA services with a school environment. The teacher will work in a highly structured, collaborative model alongside clinical and behavior teams, including trained RBTs and BCBAs. Willow Academy describes itself as a small, family-owned organization with intentionally small class sizes, a comprehensive administrative, educational, and clinical team, tailored onboarding, daily collaboration, ongoing mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Current Colorado Special Education Teaching License with appropriate endorsements, or license in progress.
- Experience developing and implementing IEP goals.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills.
- Student-centered, strengths-based approach.
- Availability to work on site Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- A background and OIG check are required.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in specialized or alternative school settings.
- Experience supporting students with intensive behavioral needs.
- Familiarity with data-driven instruction and progress monitoring.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to safely support students when needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals and Colorado academic standards.
- Design differentiated lesson plans and instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provide instruction using a variety of teaching models.
- Ensure legal compliance in special education.
- Create and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, RBTs, and administrative teams to implement individualized support and accommodations.
- Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals.
- Lead and participate in IEP meetings, progress reviews, and team collaboration.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and support strategies.
- Support implementation of positive behavior interventions and skill generalization.
- Ensure compliance with special education documentation and timelines.
- Participate in professional development and ongoing training.
- Support crisis prevention and de-escalation in coordination with trained staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid time off, including three weeks in the first year.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Ongoing training and professional development support.
- Performance incentives based on evaluations.
- Health savings account.
- Full administrative support.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
