Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Willow Academy is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team in a structured, supportive school setting in Littleton, CO. This role involves delivering individualized, specialized instruction to help students build academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills for successful transitions. The position is part of a ground-up program merging in-center ABA services with a school environment, requiring collaboration with clinical and behavior teams, and offering ongoing interdisciplinary support. Willow Academy emphasizes employee wellbeing, providing robust training, daily collaboration, and ongoing mentorship, with onboarding tailored to individual learning styles. As a small, family-owned organization, they prioritize staff and student wellbeing, maintaining small class sizes and providing comprehensive administrative, educational, and clinical support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
- Current Colorado Special Education Teaching License with appropriate endorsements (or in progress)
- Experience developing and implementing IEP goals
- Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
- Student-centered, strengths-based approach
- Availability Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm for on-site work
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
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off (3 weeks in your first year)
- 8 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Eligible for Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (CO PERA) benefits
- 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
Entry Level
