Special Education Teacher

Inspire Learning. Create Change. Transform Lives.

Are you an educator who believes every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face? At Griffith Centers, our Special Education Teachers do more than teach academics. They help students build confidence, develop resilience, and achieve meaningful growth in both the classroom and life.

Join a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about supporting youth with emotional, behavioral, and educational needs in a therapeutic educational environment. If you're looking for a career where your expertise, compassion, and commitment can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

Starting base pay of $45k-$60k/yr Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits

Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This is a year-round position that follows the school calendar, providing you with scheduled time off throughout the year, including holidays and breaks.

Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)
Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and training/certification opportunities

Responsibilities:

Provide required academic documentation to support Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, implementation, and compliance.

Plan and develop individualized lesson plans for all students based on their learning needs.

Provide instruction aligned to Colorado Academic Standards and Safety Net Standards.

Plan the effective use of instructional time to maximize student engagement, learning, and progress.

Utilize teaching methods that are appropriate for meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the IEP.Participate in and adhere to Handle with Care protocols, including the use of approved physical restraint techniques when necessary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with Major or Minor in a subject (Math/Science, etc.) or degree in Education (preferred) or proven enrollment and progress in a four-year degree program specifically centered around Special Education and Education.

Special Education Generalist license or hold (or be eligible to hold) a Colorado Teaching License in the necessary endorsement area(s) or eligibility to obtain a Temporary Educator Eligibility licensure, a Substitute Teacher’s License in the necessary endorsement area.

Minimum of two years’ related experience preferred.

Previous experience working with IEP, 504 or ILPs preferred.

Ability to maintain healthy emotional and physical boundaries in personal and professional relationships

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.

Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.

Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted.

In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers?

Community Impact:
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