At Havern, we value connection over compliance. We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel understood, respected, and genuinely known. Our school is a special setting designed for learners who thrive with strong relationships, thoughtful structure, and adults who lead with curiosity, flexibility, and care. We’re looking for educators who see behavior as communication, collaboration as essential, and community as the foundation of everything we do.

The prospective job postings below invite candidates to pre-apply for potential openings for the 2026–2027 school year. By applying and meeting the listed qualifications, your resume and application will be considered for specific positions as they become available. Roles may be posted between now and the spring, with most opportunities expected to be shared beginning in mid-February.

Job Title: Lower School Special Education Teacher
Department: Program          
Supervisor’s Title: Head of School      
Employee Classification:  Exempt

Havern School is looking for special education teachers in our Lower School. We serve students with learning disabilities in multi-grade classrooms. Our lower school encompasses students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Specific classroom assignments will be dependent on enrollment as well as teacher experience, training, and expertise. We follow a self-contained intervention model, with the teachers responsible for teaching all subject areas (reading, writing, math, science, and social studies). Differentiated instruction is delivered in a small group format.  

Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and amend as necessary the instructional programs

• Work closely with other teachers and other colleagues to ensure continuity within the grade level and from grade to grade

• Build students’ confidence and self-esteem as you come to know them as learners and individuals

• Maintain a classroom that is orderly, organized, and equipped to meet the needs of the program and students, and present a professional appearance to the community

• Communicate regularly with families using school-approved tools (email/phone/conferences/Class Dojo)

• Maintain student notes, anecdotal records, observations, work samples, and any appropriate assessments

• Complete student progress reports three times annually, in October, February, and May

• Assume responsibility for organizing, scheduling, and leading parent-teacher conferences at a minimum of two times annually

• Document reports, discipline, student health, and other professional correspondence as appropriate

• Attend faculty meetings and other team or school-wide meetings as needed

• Take advantage of professional development opportunities and remain current on educational research and best practices

• Engage in self-assessment and work towards professional goals and professional growth

• Play an active role in the admissions process through classroom visits, observations, and events

• Participate fully in the life of the school by contributing to and attending school events, supporting advancement/development efforts, and being a representative of the school

• Promote enrollment for the school internally and externally

• Support the school and its leadership

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Master’s degree preferred

• Specific training and experience in the area of learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder

• Commitment to mission and philosophy of Havern School

• Sensitivity to intellectual, physical, and emotional needs of students

• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and strong organizational and management skills

• Experience in curriculum development, collaborative planning and team teaching

• Belief in each child’s individual’s ability and potential to learn and succeed

• Growth mindset with a desire to grow and expand the classroom opportunities

Starting Salary: $48,000-65,000. This is a full-time, EXEMPT, 10-month position following the Havern School academic calendar. Salary is paid over 12 months and is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications. 

Havern School offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org  If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Buttitta, Head of School, at jobs@havernschool.org.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Updated: January, 2026

Lead RBT’s will provide behavioral and instructional support across multiple classrooms to k-5th grade students with an autism diagnosis or similar behavior challenges. The Lead RBT will implement programming and behavior intervention based on the student’s individualized plan created by the student’s classroom teacher and BCBA. The Lead RBT will work with a variety of students across all grades and skill levels.

Responsibilities
● Work 7:45am -3:45pm Monday - Friday
● Implement both skill acquisition programming and maladaptive behavior intervention to students’ kindergarten through 5th grade.
● Know student intervention plans and implement behavior intervention plans throughout the day with fidelity ● Provide support to students that are working on learning to learn skills within the classroom
● Provide modeling of behavior intervention plans when needed with new team members or new interventions
● Collect consistent data on student’s behavior or academic goals as delegated
● Regular meetings with BCBA to discuss challenges, progress and ideas to increase success in the classroom
● Transfer paper data into electronic spreadsheet for students
● Complete documentation by deadlines including but not limited to timesheets, client documentation, etc. ● Create visuals or instructional materials for students at BCBA, or teacher’s, request
● Follow all HAP and Havern policies ● Maintain a positive attitude and supportive work environment

Qualifications and Competencies
● High School Diploma
● Willingness to become CDE licensed with Substitute license
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
● At least 18 years old
● Current Registered Behavior Technician certification in good standing with BACB
● At least 6 months working as an RBT implementing behavior intervention with children 5-12 years old
● Preferred 1 year working in a school setting
● Stellar written and verbal communication skills
● Professional, excellent with taking feedback and applying it, strong work ethic
● Works well in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to adjust energy level based on the environment
● Passionate about making a difference!

Benefits
● Work with a fun, professional and supportive team of educators and therapeutic providers
● Work with an amazing group of students
● Work closely with your BCBA and receive regular RBT supervision as dictated by the BACB
● Attend professional development events and staff development days
● Loosely follow the Jeffco School District calendar
● Paid Holidays & school breaks
● Accrued Sick days
● PTO

Compensation
This position runs 10 months of the year with a 12 month contract. This is a full-time EXEMPT position. Annual salary range 39,000-43,000/ year.

Salary is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications.

HAP offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Robyn Ledebuhr, Director of ASD Programming, at HAP@havernschool.org‍ ‍

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

RBT will provide behavioral and instructional support to k-5th grade students with an autism diagnosis or similar behavior challenges. The RBT will implement programming and behavior intervention based on the student’s individualized plan created by the student’s classroom teacher and BCBA. The classroom RBT will work with a variety of students across all grades.

Responsibilities
● Work 7:45am -3:45pm Monday - Friday
● Implement both skill acquisition programming and maladaptive behavior intervention to students’ kindergarten through 5th grade.
● Know student intervention plans and implement behavior intervention plans throughout the day with fidelity ● Provide support to students that are working on learning to learn skills within the classroom
● Provide modeling of behavior intervention plans when needed with new team members
● Collect consistent data on student’s behavior or academic goals
● Regular meetings with BCBA and Classroom teacher to communicate challenges, progress and ideas to increase success in the classroom
● Complete documentation by deadlines including but not limited to timesheets, client documentation, etc. ● Create visuals or instructional materials for students at BCBA, or teacher’s, request
● Follow all HAP and Havern policies ● Maintain a positive attitude and supportive work environment
● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies
● High School Diploma
● Willingness to become CDE licensed with Substitute license
● Bachelor’s degree preferred
● At least 18 years old
● Current Registered Behavior Technician certification in good standing with BACB
● At least 6 months working as an RBT implementing behavior intervention with children 5-12 years old
● Preferred 1 year working in a school setting
● Stellar written and verbal communication skills
● Professional, excellent with taking feedback and applying it, strong work ethic
● Works well in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to adjust energy level based on the environment
● Passionate about making a difference!

Benefits
● Work with a fun, professional and supportive team of educators and therapeutic providers
● Work with an amazing group of students
● Work closely with your BCBA and receive regular RBT supervision as dictated by the BACB
● Attend professional development events and staff development days
● Loosely follow the Jeffco School District calendar
● Paid Holidays & school breaks
● Accrued Sick days
● PTO

Compensation
This position runs 10 months of the year with a 12 month contract. This is a full-time EXEMPT position. Annual salary range 36,000-39,000/ year.

Salary is negotiable based on experience and/or additional qualifications.

HAP offers a full package of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Please look at our website for more information about our school: www.havernschool.org If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Robyn Ledebuhr, Director of ASD Programming, at HAP@havernschool.org‍ ‍

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.