Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Full-Time | Year-Round School Setting | Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm

Willow Academy is thrilled to offer an opportunity for a Special Education Teacher to join our dedicated team in a structured, supportive school setting in Littleton, CO. This is a uniquely impactful role where you can deliver individualized, specialized instruction within a collaborative environment designed to help students build the academic, behavioral, communication and functional skills needed to successfully transition to less restrictive settings.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a ground-up program focused on merging the best qualities of in-center ABA services with the atmosphere of a school environment. You’ll work closely with students with intensive and diverse learning needs, collaborate with clinical and behavior teams, and receive ongoing interdisciplinary support within a highly structured model.

Why join the Willow Academy team?

• At Willow Academy, we want our employees to know they are secure, significant, and accepted.
• We understand that supporting students with complex learning and behavioral needs requires strong teamwork and meaningful support.
• That’s why we provide robust training, daily collaboration, and ongoing mentorship.
• Your onboarding will be tailored to your learning style to ensure you feel confident and supported before taking on independent responsibilities.
• Just like we teach our students to embrace their differences, we encourage our team to do the same.
• Your unique perspectives and strengths are not only welcome, they are needed.

We're a small, family-owned organization that prioritizes the wellbeing of our staff and students. Class sizes are intentionally small, and you’ll be supported by a comprehensive administrative, educational, and clinical team so you can focus on what matters most: delivering meaningful, high-quality instruction.

What makes this role different? • Year-Round Stability

• Enjoy the structure of the school day while maintaining consistent, year-round employment.
• Team-Based
• Model: Work in close partnership with BCBAs, RBTs, service providers, school leadership, and families.
• Integrated
• Support
• Model: Deliver specialized instruction within a structured environment supported by trained RBTs and BCBAs.
• Room to
• Grow: Our leadership invests in your long-term goals, providing mentorship and pathways for professional development.

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

What we are seeking

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

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

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Salary: $50,000-$70,000 per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

Location: 3128 E Maplewood Ave, Littleton, CO 80121

A background and OIG check will be required for this position. Must be a U.S. authorized employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor individuals with a work visa at this time.