Coordinator - SPED
About The Position
Provides coordination and leadership in special education programming for a diverse student population. Leads implementation of the special education process, including identification, assessment, and development and implementation of IEPs. Collaborates with community-based agencies, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal statutes and regulations, and develops and promotes good community relations among school and community stakeholders. Works collaboratively with district personnel and teams to support students with individualized plans, coordinate student programs across schools, communicate with families and stakeholders, and support staff responsible for instruction of students with special needs. Assists with state and federal reporting and human resources activities involving special education staff. This is a regular, year-round position at a variable location, scheduled for 40 hours per week and 260 work days per year. The position is full-time (1.00 FTE) and eligible for health, insurance, retirement, and paid time-off plans. The posting is open until filled, but no later than January 21, 2027.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Special Education.
- K-12 Special Education Teaching License from the Colorado Department of Education.
- Principal/Administrator's License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with DCSD personnel to provide guidance and support in meeting the needs of students with Individualized Plans.
- Develop and maintain effective communications among parents, faculty, stakeholders, and administration regarding student needs, programming, and instruction, including mediation and due process procedures.
- Collaborate with building- and district-level teams and administrators to oversee and facilitate student programs and plans, which may include Special Education, Section 504, Gifted and Talented, Literacy Intervention, and English Language Development, across multiple schools or districtwide.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Design and assist in delivering staff development training for employees responsible for instructing children with special needs.
- Apply knowledge of state and federal laws related to students with Individualized Plans, including IEPs, Section 504 Plans, Advanced Learning Plans, and English Language Learner Plans.
- Assist the Director(s) of Special Education in gathering data for state and federal reporting procedures.
- Facilitate and assist with human resources activities related to special education staff, including hiring, directing, mentoring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- District-paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary 401(k), 403(b), and 457 retirement plan options
- Voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to a 4% District match for up to five years from date of hire
- Paid off-track time
- Sick time
- Personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
