Special Education Administrator (Interim) 2026/27 SY Only

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Administrator provides leadership and supervision for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices. This role assists the Special Education leadership team in the operations of the office and its related functions, and provides support for administrators and Special Education staff members. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. This is an interim position for the 2026/27 SY only.

Requirements

Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
5+ Years Special Education Teaching Experience
Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Enthusiasm for the field of Special Education
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Experience in leadership roles, professional learning, program development, and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience with Special Education laws, compliance indicators, IEP monitoring and auditing processes, policies, procedures, programming, and best practices
Knowledge of and experience with the use of technology, especially as it improves teaching and learning
Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education qualifications for licensed Special Education staff
Knowledge of curriculum, supervision, instruction, school-based processes and operations, culture, and community along with a strong student focus on individualizing for special needs
Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations
Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes
Proven successful supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, methods to ensure they appear in IEP’s and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
3-5 Years Special Education Administrator Experience
Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff
Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in collaborating with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing, services, and programming
Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in monitoring, evaluating, and improving instructional practices in the district’s Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data
Assures IEP’s reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs
Collaborates with district departments, school administration, and Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices regarding individualized programming to meet unique student needs
Develops and implements professional learning opportunities to increase staff expertise in delivering specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, Special Education processes, and indicators as directed
Develops proposals, monitors, and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources, including preschool budgeting
Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology
Ensures Special Education policies, procedures, and practices as well as monitoring consistent, district-wide application
Ensures the effective communication between staff and families
Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
Leads and facilitates assigned team meetings, orientations, and committee work
Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive, respectful, and caring working and learning environment
Participates in district and community projects and assignments as requested
Promotes student and staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned district programs and areas of responsibility
Provides leadership in the identification of best practices, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
Provides monitoring, guidance, and professional learning to administrators and supervisors regarding Special Education laws, regulations, and policies
Provides on-site administrative presence for Briargate Pre-School
Provides problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
Provides staff with technical assistance and coaching related to performance concerns as requested by administrators
Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs, and other areas as determined by the Executive Director for Special Education
Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues
Supports planning, hiring and supervision for the Extended School Year (ESY) program