Special Education Lead & IEP Coordinator

16600 Mount St Vincent Home Inc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Saint Vincent Home is seeking a Special Education Supervisor to lead a dedicated team of Special Education Teachers serving children with complex educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Join the Education Leadership Team to mentor educators and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for stronger instructional practices.

You will oversee IEPs, evaluations, testing, and transition planning to community-based schools at discharge, while ensuring adherence to Colorado standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Current Colorado teaching licensure.
• Special education endorsements (per Colorado licensure).
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational and curriculum processes for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Demonstrated effective classroom management skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to adjust work schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Together with Education Manager, ensures school program adheres to the Colorado Department of Education and State Licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Leads a team of Special Education Teachers and Special Services (OT, Speech Pathologist, reading interventionist), including oversight of hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and evaluation of performance.
• May be required to cover in the classroom when teachers are absent or based on business need.
• Expertly utilizes trauma‑informed care to establish and maintain strong relationships with patients, effectively interpret behavior, and appropriately respond to meet the patient’s needs.
• Ensures that educational services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and that all federal, state, and local educational requirements are met (including specialized instruction in accordance with IEPs).
• Responsible for setting up, coordinating, and overseeing systems such as IEP record system, data tracking, student files, and service delivery for students with disabilities.
• Serves as the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education Office of Facility School curriculums.
• Collaborates with public and private educational systems to obtain and communicate educational information and to arrange appropriate educational services and transition plans.
• Satisfies all Intermountain Health requirements.
• Maintains constant compliance with appropriate (on and off‑site) school accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Special Education

Early Childhood Education

Behavioral Health

Interpersonal Communication

Trauma Informed Care

Patient Care Documentation

Classroom Management

Advanced computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Colorado teaching licensure

Special education endorsements

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Mount Saint Vincent Home is seeking a Special Education Supervisor to lead a dedicated team of Special Education Teachers serving children with complex educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Join the Education Leadership Team to mentor educators and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for stronger instructional practices.

You will oversee IEPs, evaluations, testing, and transition planning to community-based schools at discharge, while ensuring adherence to Colorado standards