High School Special Education Teacher - IEP & PBIS

ChanceLight, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis🌐

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Denver to lead instructional processes for grades 9-12 with IEPs. You will design personalized learning experiences in the learning center and classroom, delivering targeted instruction with adaptive curriculum and schedules aligned to state standards.

You will implement PBIS, track progress, collaborate with parents and staff, and manage caseloads while maintaining comprehensive lesson plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid CO state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid CO state special education instruction endorsement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or highly skilled in effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, curriculum development, differentiated instruction and personalized learning; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance; particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP’s).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment involving students, parents, colleagues and admins.
• Establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness and clear expectations with PBIS.
• Implement and reinforce school-wide PBIS strategies and reward systems.
• Track and document student progress and generate comprehensive reports.
• Deliver differentiated instruction individually or in co‑teaching to meet IEP goals.
• Adapt curricular content to diverse learning needs and guide staff on differentiation.
• Use varied instructional methods and educational software to support diverse students.
• Manage caseloads including developing and updating IEPs and interventions.
• Prepare detailed daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials.
• Maintain an organized, safe classroom per procedures.
• Stay informed on current best practices in special education and related fields.
• Respond to feedback from evaluations and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Support school community with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Personalized learning

Effective teaching strategies

PBIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

CO state teaching credential

CO state special education endorsement

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Basic office equipment

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher in Denver to lead instructional processes for grades 9-12 with IEPs. You will design personalized learning experiences in the learning center and classroom, delivering targeted instruction with adaptive curriculum and schedules aligned to state standards.

You will implement PBIS, track progress, collaborate with parents and staff, and manage caseloads while maintaining comprehensive lesson plans.