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

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.

Job Title: Middle 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 Middle School. We serve students with learning disabilities in multi-grade classrooms. Our middle school encompasses students in 6th through 8th 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

About Havern 

Havern School is an independent K - 8 school on a mission to create confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with neurodiverse learning profiles through the use of specialized, small group instruction and integrated therapies.

Job Title: Office Manager       
Department: Operations           Supervisor’s Title: Head of School    Employee Classification: Exempt 

Job Summary

The school Office Manager is the face of Havern and provides support to the school and staff. This includes answering phones, greeting visitors, managing the front office, maintaining student records, and assisting with various school-related tasks. Additionally, the Office Manager is responsible for supporting school administration. The ideal candidate will be organized, positive, efficient, punctual, and have excellent customer service skills.

General Duties

• Answer phones and manage daily deliveries.

• Greet visitors and provide them with information or direct them to the appropriate person.

• Provide administrative support to all staff—printing, mailings, etc. 

• Maintain student records in the FACTS system, Alma, and in student files.

• Maintain up-to-date alumni files.

• Coordinate onboarding for new employees and support ongoing efforts to improve and streamline administrative processes.

• Work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure all donation records are accurate, current, and up to date within FACTS.

• Compile, prepare, and distribute annual tax acknowledgment and donation documentation to all donors in a timely and accurate manner.

• Comfortable using Canva to make updates to existing materials.

• Coordinate and distribute weekly school-wide family communications through the Friday Folder.

• Manage enrollment for clubs, aftercare, and the NSCD Winter Program, including registration, tracking, and communication with families.

• Work closely with the Director of Communications to update teacher skill descriptors for Fall, Winter, and Spring Progress Monitoring Reports, and assist with editing and preparing PMRs.

• Oversee student attendance reporting and updates to class rosters.

• Collect information for staff files, including annual emergency forms and PD hours.

• Provides support for the smooth operation of all school events. 

• Support Risk Management, including maintaining updated red folders, records of fire and other emergency drills, and up-to-date relationships with local PD. 

• Manage office supplies and service/supply requests for copy machines.

• Provide care to injured and/or sick children and contact parents as needed.

• Manage medication intake, administration, and record-keeping according to our student medication policy and in consultation with our nurse consultant.

• Be a valued resource for all teachers and employees.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience working in a school environment, preferred.

• Proficient in Google Suite.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of Havern.

• Sensitivity to the private nature of student academic, social-emotional, behavior events and records.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organizational and management skills.

• Growth mindset for self and others and a willingness to continue learning.

• Collaborative team player and student-centered problem-solver.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas.

This 12-month position has a salary range of $48,000-$52,000. Salary 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 the position, 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

One-on-One BT will provide behavioral and instructional support for a student in our K - 5th program with an autism diagnosis or similar behavior challenges. The BT will implement programming and behavior intervention based on the student’s individualized plan created by the student’s classroom teacher and BCBA. The one-on-one RBT will work mainly with one student, but also support all students in the classroom at times.

Responsibilities

• Work 7:45 am -3:45 pm Monday - Friday

• Implement both skill acquisition programming and maladaptive behavior intervention to a student in a K-5th autism classroom and small groups. 

• Know the student’s intervention plan and implement behavior responses throughout the day

• Provide support to classroom teachers when student is struggling and needs extra support with academic work

• Provide direction based on behavior intervention plans when new team members come on board

• Collect consistent data on student’s behavior or academic goals

• Regular meetings with BCBA and Classroom teacher to communicate challenges, progress and ideas

• Complete documentation by deadlines including but not limited to data collection, client documentation, etc. 

• Create visuals or instructional materials for student at BCBA, or teacher’s, request

• Follow all ASD program and Havern policies 

• Maintain a positive attitude and supportive work environment

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least 18 years old

• Willingness to complete Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training 

• Preferred at least 1 year working as an RBT OR similar position implementing behavior intervention with children 5-10 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 training and supervision to become an RBT and ongoing supervision as dictated by the BACB

• Attend professional development events and staff development days

• Loosely follow the Jeffco School District calendar (including seasonal breaks, in-service days, holidays, and summer break)

• Accrued Sick days & Personal Days

Compensation

$33,000 - $35,000 annual salary

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 rledebuhr@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

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.