SENIOR MANAGER, ESY & SPECIAL SERVICES

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•$94,682 - $115,967

About The Position

The Senior Manager for Extended School Support is a leading member of the Special Education and Special Services administrative and decision-making team. The role analyzes operational and strategic needs related to special education and provides leadership and supervision for Out of District Services, Extended School Year (ESY), Jail Service, Specialized Homebound Services, and collaborative oversight of the district separate school program. The Senior Manager collaborates with district departments and schools, the Colorado Department of Human Services, and, when appropriate, the Colorado Department of Education. The role oversees teams and programs, ensures compliance with state and federal mandates, supports district implementation of IDEA, analyzes special education data, advises on strategy and policy, and helps schools and families resolve issues related to special education services and IEP implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
At least five years of experience working cooperatively with culturally diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic students, families, and communities.
At least two years of prior supervisory or managerial experience.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence, dismantling systems of oppression and inequity, and supporting students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the district.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with district departments and schools, the Colorado Department of Human Services, and, as appropriate, the Colorado Department of Education.
Coordinate transition strategies for students returning to the district.
Communicate expectations, requirements, and directives to district facilities, Denver Human Services, other school districts, and outside stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates concerning services and educational opportunities for children and families relying on Student Equity and Opportunity.
Lead, supervise, evaluate, monitor, and support team members implementing Out of District Services, ESY, Specialized Homebound programming, Jail services, the district separate school program, and other assigned work.
Support development, editing, and publishing of district resources, website pages, materials, and reports related to IDEA implementation oversight for out-of-district facilities, jail services, ESY, and specialized homebound services.
Monitor educational progress and IEPs, and attend IEP meetings for district students with special education needs attending out-of-district facilities.
Analyze district-level special education data, including IEP compliance metrics, assessment outcomes, complaint trends, due process, and school support patterns, and identify systemic areas for improvement.
Execute functional or departmental plans, contribute to strategy development, advise others on strategy, recommend innovations, improve policies and practices, and establish long-term operational goals.
Manage and work with teams to influence and implement policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives for the functional unit.
Set goals, organize work plans, assign work, and develop operational plans for resources, budgets, schedules, and performance.
Oversee development of professional development curricula addressing effective instructional practices, data-driven decision-making, student academic growth, and IDEA timelines and processes.
Assist central departments, school leaders, and special education teams on FAPE, LRE, parental participation, procedural safeguards, and IEP development.
Mediate resolutions between families and schools or facilities regarding IEP implementation.
Maintain relationships with out-of-district facilities to refer students, attend IEP meetings as appropriate to discuss LRE3+, and work with families on facility enrollment.
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.