SPED Teacher & IEP Case Manager — Inclusive MTSS

Colorado International Language Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) seeks an experienced Special Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. You will provide specialized instruction, manage IEPs, and collaborate with families, administrators, and related service providers to ensure services align with student needs.

The ideal candidate is organized, knowledgeable about special education laws, and committed to inclusive, culturally diverse learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Colorado teaching license with an appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, 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.

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 all 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Colorado teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Master’s degree in Special Education (preferred)

Tools

Electronic IEP documentation systems

Job description

Colorado International Language Academy (CILA) seeks an experienced Special Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. You will provide specialized instruction, manage IEPs, and collaborate with families, administrators, and related service providers to ensure services align with student needs.

The ideal candidate is organized, knowledgeable about special education laws, and committed to inclusive, culturally diverse learning.