Job description
About Us
Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC) is a remote educational service that provides curriculum, mentors, and courses for Williamsburg Academy, Leadership Academy of Utah, Williamsburg Academy of Colorado, and other partner schools. Our mission is to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders by providing transformational learning experiences.
We have several values that are very important to all team members. If these values speak to you, you are excited about the job description, and you meet the listed qualifications, we want to hear from you!
Growth: We seek to be constantly learning and growing both personally and professionally.
Right Action: We strive to do the right thing for colleagues and customers at all times.
Culture of Belonging: We’re real. We’re authentic. We know there’s more to life than just work, so we try to make it fun and build real connections with each other as we go.
About the Position
The Special Education Mentor provides consistent and high quality education and other services to students enrolled in the Special Education program at Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC). This position also manages a caseload of students through maintaining IEPs, providing feedback, and ensuring a consistent flow of communication between WAC and families.
Note: The responsibilities of this position will primarily be done remotely. Additionally, this position may act as a Substitue or Guide for our in-person Adventures program, school club leader, or grading assistant during the school year.
Top 5 Essential Roles
- Provide Special Education Services
Create specifically designed instruction targeted at IEP goals according to student’s identified needs.
Create individualized lesson plans and curriculum maps for courses assigned.
Build courses and assignments in Canvas in alignment with curriculum maps.
- Caseload IEP Management
Regularly collect data for progress reports and IEP goals or updates.
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings with essential stakeholders.
Manage all IEP notifications and paperwork.
Instruct, monitor, and report on student progress towards educational goals.
Coordinate with related service providers for student IEP needs and ensure delivery of these services, including SLP, OT, PT, and other services as needed.
Manage existing student schedules to ensure students receive proper service times.
Keep track of upcoming IEP meetings, eligibility, and re-evaluations for students in their caseload and maintain proper paperwork and documentation for these meetings.
- Parent / Teacher Communication
Maintain consistent modes of communication with parents to ensure student success. This includes but is not limited to; phone, email, and text messaging.
- Special Education Legal Compliance
Ensure all student files follow CO ECEA and IDEA standards, are up-to-date, and compliant in accordance with relevant State and Federal laws and regulations.
Obtain and maintain required licensure and certifications as required by the State of Colorado for Special Education educators.
- Department Participation
Attend and actively participate in any department meetings, including but not limited to, L10’s, Grade Level Meetings, and Professional Development.
Develop quarterly goals, known as “Rocks” for personal professional development. Maintain consistent progress throughout the quarter and provide weekly updates on your Rock progress.
Report student attendance and/or other data on the weekly Scorecard. Create a plan of action to address any discrepancies.
Complete all assigned Asana tasks by the listed deadlines and respond to all emails within a reasonable timeline.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education.
- Possess a valid Colorado Special Education teaching license within four (4) months of hire date. If license transfer from another state is required, the process for transfer must be initiated within the test fit period of ninety (90) days.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of Special Education.
- Experience in delivering online Special Education services, preferred.
- Proven experience working with school staff, students, and their families.
- Advocacy skills and the ability to work with other staff members to achieve WAC’s Standards of Excellence.
- Ability to respond effectively to the needs of diverse students and families.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a digital environment.
- High degree of flexibility with an aggressive growth mindset.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.).
- Experience using Zoom, Canvas, and/or other online teaching tools.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- High degree of flexibility with an aggressive growth mindset.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.).
- Experience using Zoom, Canvas, and/or other online teaching tools.
- Ability to pass a background check
Compensation and Schedule
- $70,000-$75,000 annual salary
- Start date: July 15th, 2025
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday for 10 months, less hours during 2 summer months
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid health benefits
- 401k with up to 4% company match
- Growth opportunities for a go-getter who wants to increase their level of responsibility and compensation over time
