Special Education Teacher -

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring for a full-time Special Education Teacher to join our Day Treatment Program.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Special Education Teacher provides academic instruction and support for students enrolled in the Day Treatment Program, with a focus on meeting the individualized educational needs of students with disabilities and behavioral health challenges. This role bridges education and treatment by guiding students through their online school system, adapting lessons to individual learning plans (IEPs/504s), and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure that educational and therapeutic goals align.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Special Education Teacher under the supervision of the Program Director of Day Treatment Program you will:

Instruction & Academic Support

• Deliver specialized instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals and curriculum standards.
• Facilitate and supervise student participation in online learning platforms, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
• Adapt and modify lessons, assignments, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group instruction to reinforce academic concepts.

Skills & Attributes

• Patient, flexible, and creative educator with a passion for helping students succeed.
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams and external partners.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Individualized Education Planning

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans in collaboration with students’ home districts.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and district special education regulations.
• Track progress, prepare reports, and communicate outcomes with families, districts, and program staff.

Classroom Environment & Behavioral Support

• Establish a structured, supportive, and trauma-informed classroom environment.
• Implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Reinforce social-emotional learning and skill-building alongside academics.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with clinical and program staff to align academic instruction with treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and family conferences.
• Build strong partnerships with school districts, parents/guardians, and external stakeholders.

Skills & Attributes

• Patient, flexible, and skilled at adapting to diverse student needs.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral support skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and inclusive education.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $100,000.00 to 116,000.00 Annually (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What We’re Looking For — The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid Colorado Teaching License with Special Education endorsement (or eligibility).
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience with students with disabilities or behavioral health needs.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms (e.g., Edgenuity, Google Classroom, district-specific systems).

What We’d Like to See in You — The Nice-to-Haves

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Additional certification in behavioral or emotional disabilities.
• Experience with IEP/504 compliance and collaboration with school districts.
• Spanish speaking abilities.

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Closing Date: 12-31-2025 EOE, M/F