Managing Director, Exceptional Student Services

Atlas Schools•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Schools is seeking a Managing Director, Exceptional Student Services to lead and coordinate K–12 special education, English learner, gifted and talented, and MTSS programming. The role directly supervises three special service providers—the Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and School Psychologist—and coaches six special education teachers in partnership with campus principals. Responsibilities span staff supervision and development, organization-wide service coordination, compliance, instructional support, program evaluation, and student outcomes. The Managing Director leads Atlas’s MTSS processes and serves as the organization’s primary liaison with Harrison School District 2 for special education and CLDE. The role oversees required timelines, evaluations, documentation, data systems, reporting, assessments, accommodations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and district requirements. It also manages gifted and talented identification and supports teachers with English language development practices. This position partners with campus leaders to integrate specialized services into school operations and planning, coaches staff, leads or supports complex IEP meetings and family concerns, and uses student, service, and compliance data to improve programming and outcomes. The role establishes measurable annual goals and recommends changes to programs, interventions, staffing models, and service delivery based on student need and data. The position is salaried/exempt, works 230 days per academic year, and has an anticipated start date of December 1, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
At least two years of instructional coaching experience in a K–12 public school setting.
Previous experience in a school-based leadership role that supported or managed special services, such as special education, English language learning, or implementation of accommodations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and foster an inclusive school culture.
Demonstrated leadership, management, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in student services and student supports.
Proficiency in data analysis and technology tools for program evaluation and assessment.
Ability to fulfill all aspects of the job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to adhere to Atlas Schools’ policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or bilingual abilities.
Pertinent program development experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise three Special Service Providers: Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and School Psychologist.
Conduct semi-annual performance evaluations, coordinate quarterly and on-the-job training, lead regular team meetings, and build a culture of feedback.
Coach six K–12 special education teachers in partnership with campus principals, who retain day-to-day supervision.
Lead organization-wide systems for communication, coordination, and integration of exceptional student services.
Partner with campus leaders to integrate specialized services into school planning and operations, including master schedules, intervention blocks, professional development, assessment calendars, and family communication.
Own the organization-wide MTSS process, including tiers, entry and exit criteria, data review cycles, intervention documentation, and progress monitoring.
Coach campus teams to run MTSS meetings with fidelity and use data to make timely decisions.
Ensure MTSS connects appropriately to evaluation referrals, READ Act plans, and ELD supports.
Set organization-wide MTSS expectations, monitor campus implementation, identify systemic gaps, and hold campus leaders accountable for improvement.
Serve as Atlas’s primary point of contact with District 2 for special education.
Ensure IEP timelines, evaluations, eligibility, service minutes, and documentation meet IDEA, ECEA, and District 2 requirements.
Oversee data systems and reporting, including Enrich and state and District 2 data submissions, and prepare for audits and file reviews.
Lead regular SSP team meetings and lead or support complex IEP meetings, disputes, and family concerns.
Serve as Atlas’s primary point of contact with District 2 for CLDE.
Ensure English learner identification, placement, ELD programming, monitoring, reclassification, and documentation meet federal, state, and District 2 requirements.
Oversee ACCESS for ELLs administration and use results to plan instruction.
Support teachers in designated and integrated ELD practices.
Manage gifted and talented identification through CoGAT testing, ALP development, progress monitoring, and reporting in accordance with state and District 2 requirements.
Ensure ALP goals are known and supported by classroom teachers.
Ensure accommodations in IEPs, ELD plans, and 504 plans are documented accurately and implemented consistently in classrooms.
Coordinate accommodations for state and K–12 assessments, including CMAS, ACCESS, PSAT/SAT, and interim assessments, in partnership with campus testing coordinators.
Train staff on allowable accommodations and monitor implementation.
Coach special education teachers on specially designed instruction, IEP goal writing, progress monitoring, co-teaching, and inclusion practices.
Partner with principals on special education teacher observation, feedback, and development aligned with Atlas’s instructional priorities.
Plan and deliver professional development for special education teachers and general education staff on supporting students with disabilities.
Establish K–12 expectations for the quality and effectiveness of special education, CLDE, gifted and talented, and MTSS programming.
Analyze student outcome, service, and compliance data to identify disparities, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Partner with campus leaders to improve academic, behavioral, and postsecondary outcomes for students receiving specialized services while ensuring staffing capacity aligns with enrollment practices.
Establish measurable annual goals for exceptional student services and monitor progress toward organization and campus targets.
Evaluate programs, interventions, staffing models, and service delivery structures and recommend changes based on student need and data.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Approximately six weeks of paid school breaks.
80 hours of annual flex time.
48 hours of annual sick time.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, required in lieu of Social Security as a public employee.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability benefits.
Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Access to thousands of employee discounts.
Signing bonus of $3,500.