Intervention/IEP Specialist

Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth

At Griffith Centers, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated  Intervention/IEP Specialist to support students with disabilities by coordinating individualized educational programming, ensuring special education compliance, and helping students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a special education professional who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and creating meaningful outcomes for youth in a therapeutic educational setting.

What We Offer:

- Salary range : $58,000 - $61,000 annually

- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits

- Participation in our 403(b) retirement plan

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- This is a year-round position that follows the school calendar, providing you with scheduled time off throughout the year, including holidays and breaks.

- Colorado paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA)

- Tuition reimbursement

- Professional development and training/certification opportunities

What You’ll Do:

- Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

- Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.

- Monitor student progress and support data collection and reporting related to IEP goals.

- Conduct and coordinate educational assessments, eligibility determinations, and placement processes.

- Maintain accurate and timely special education documentation and records.

- Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop effective accommodations, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports.

- Support transition planning, graduation pathways, GED preparation, career readiness, and post-secondary planning.

- Provide consultation and guidance regarding special education best practices and compliance requirements.

- Maintain student records within Project Education and other educational data systems.

- Stay current on IDEA, Section 504, Colorado special education requirements, and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.

- Valid Colorado Teaching License or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) authorization, as applicable.

- Valid Colorado Special Education Generalist License, or eligibility to obtain one, required. Individuals with extensive experience managing special education compliance, overseeing IEP processes, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met may also be considered.

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral challenges, or special education programs.

- Knowledge of IDEA, ECEA, Section 504, and special education compliance requirements.

- Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

- Valid Colorado driver's license (or ability to obtain one) with an acceptable motor vehicle record.

- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.

- Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience facilitating IEP meetings and managing special education compliance.

- Experience in a therapeutic school, residential treatment, facility school, or alternative education setting.

- Experience working with students who have emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.

- Experience using Project Education or similar special education management systems.

- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Why Griffith Centers?

- Impact: Help individuals build meaningful careers and greater independence.

- Growth: Gain experience with evidence-based practices like IPS Supported Employment.

- Community: Work alongside a mission-driven team that values collaboration and compassion.

- Support: Access ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity:  Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA Compliance:  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact at [email protected].

Drug-Free Workplace:  As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.

Employment with Griffith Centers is "at-will."  Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.