Special Education Teacher

Colorado International Language Academy•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) is seeking an experienced, student-centered Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The position provides specialized instruction, manages Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and collaborates with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers to ensure students receive appropriate services and support. CILA is a tuition-free public charter school offering language learning in Spanish, Mandarin, and German. The successful candidate will support students in an inclusive, culturally diverse school community and help them succeed academically and individually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, procedural safeguards, and Colorado special education requirements.
Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs.
Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to build positive working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and service providers.
Successful completion of all required background checks and employment documentation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
Three or more years of successful special education teaching or case-management experience.
Experience facilitating eligibility, reevaluation, manifestation determination, and IEP meetings.
Experience working within an MTSS framework.
Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, and functional needs.
Experience using electronic special education documentation and management systems.
Current CPR, First Aid, or CPI certification, or willingness to obtain required certifications.
Student-centered, dependable, organized, and solutions-oriented approach.
Strong knowledge of specially designed instruction and progress monitoring.
Clear and compassionate communication with families and colleagues.
Collaborative approach, initiative, and ability to meet compliance deadlines.
Commitment to a positive, structured, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Flexibility and a positive attitude toward change.
Value for cultural and linguistic diversity.
Commitment to rigorous academics, language learning, and cultural experiences.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals and individual learning needs.
Serve as case manager for students on an assigned caseload.
Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain compliant IEPs.
Schedule and facilitate annual, eligibility, reevaluation, amendment, manifestation determination, and other required meetings.
Monitor student progress regularly and use data to guide instruction and services.
Coordinate referrals, evaluations, and reevaluations with multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure special education services, accommodations, and modifications are implemented as written.
Maintain accurate, confidential student records and meet required timelines.
Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive instructional practices.
Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress and services.
Collaborate with school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, paraprofessionals, and other service providers.
Participate in MTSS, problem-solving, and student support meetings.
Support behavior intervention planning and crisis intervention when necessary.
Provide guidance to staff regarding accommodations, modifications, and special education best practices.
Assist with coordinating paraprofessional support and special education service schedules.
Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Colorado Department of Education regulations, and applicable authorizer requirements.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, school events, and assigned supervision duties.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by school administration.