Location: StateWide (Colorado) - Must be a Colorado Resident
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services
Work Hours/Days: FullTime or PartTime based on student enrollment and service needs. Caseloads align with FTE and state/federal guidelines.
Wage: $50,000–$75,000 annually (prorated based on FTE and calendar)
Benefits: Employees working 30+ hours/week receive full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, paid leave). Employees under 30 hours/week receive paid sick leave.
Minga Education Group is a small, Coloradobased nonprofit dedicated to helping charter schools thrive. We support schools by strengthening business operations, HR systems, financial processes, and studentservice functions so educators can focus on teaching and learning. As part of our team, you will work closely with diverse schools across the state and contribute to highquality, equitable educational experiences for students with disabilities. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth and meaningful impact.
The Special Education Teacher provides highquality instruction, case management, and specialized services for students with disabilities across PK–12 settings. This role ensures that students receive individualized, evidencebased academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports aligned with their IEPs. The teacher collaborates with school teams, families, and related service providers to deliver compliant, studentcentered programming and to maintain accurate, timely documentation.
The Special Education Teacher applies strong instructional expertise, deep knowledge of servicedelivery models, and effective progressmonitoring practices to support student growth. This role may also assist with evaluation processes, facilitate IEP meetings, and contribute to MTSS/RTI systems, traumainformed practices, and culturally responsive family engagement.
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Provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals using evidencebased practices.
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Develop and implement differentiated lessons, accommodations, and modifications.
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Deliver services across a continuum of settings (pushin, pullout, coteaching, small group).
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Monitor student progress using valid, reliable tools and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Support students' behavioral, socialemotional, and executivefunctioning needs.
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Serve as the IEP case manager for assigned students.
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Draft IEPs, progress reports, and required documentation in alignment with state and federal regulations.
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Track evaluation and IEP timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.
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Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings with clarity, professionalism, and cultural responsiveness.
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Maintain accurate digital and physical student records for audits and monitoring.
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Partner with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and instructional alignment.
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Collaborate with related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to ensure cohesive service delivery.
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Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, services, and instructional plans.
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Coordinate translation and interpretation services as needed to ensure equitable access.
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Maintain service logs, progress monitoring data, and compliance documentation in district systems.
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Generate reports that support instructional decisionmaking and compliance tracking.
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Assist with evaluation processes by gathering instructional data and supporting assessment logistics.
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Participate in MTSS/RTI processes and contribute to problemsolving teams.
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Support paraprofessionals through modeling, coaching, and clear communication.
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Assist with lesson planning, differentiation strategies, and servicedelivery coordination.
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Provide additional instructional or casemanagement support during staffing shortages or highneed periods.
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Conduct virtual meetings with families and staff when appropriate.
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Prepare documents, schedules, and compliance materials remotely.
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Manage digital files and communication systems to support school teams.
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Current Colorado teaching license, TEE, Alt, or with a Special Education endorsement (required).
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Master's degree in Special Education or related field strongly preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years of successful special education experience in PK–12 settings preferred.
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Demonstrated expertise in instructional practice, service delivery, progress monitoring, and IEP compliance.
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Experience providing direct instruction, lesson development, and student evaluation.
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Strong organizational, communication, and timemanagement skills.
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Experience facilitating IEP meetings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
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Experience with culturally responsive communication and family engagement.
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Schoolbased office and classroom environments with frequent computer use.
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Occasional movement between classrooms, meeting spaces, and school offices.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fastpaced setting.
