Special Education Assistant Director

Weld RE-4 School District•Windsor, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant Director serves as the designee of the Special Education Director and acts as a liaison among schools to provide direct support to special education teachers and paraprofessionals, ensuring the maximization of students’ academic and functional outcomes. This role provides expertise, guidance, and ongoing support to building-level administrators in the areas of professional development, instructional programming, and service delivery to enhance student achievement. The Assistant Director also oversees designated special education programs and initiatives, including Extended School Year (ESY), Out-of-District Placements, transition services, and other assigned programs in accordance with district procedures, state rules and federal regulations.

Requirements

Designee of the Special Education Director
Liaison among schools
Direct support to special education teachers and paraprofessionals
Expertise, guidance, and ongoing support to building-level administrators
Oversight of designated special education programs and initiatives (ESY, Out-of-District Placements, transition services)
Adherence to district procedures, state rules, and federal regulations

Responsibilities

Serves as the designee of the Special Education Director.
Acts as a liaison among schools to provide direct support to special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
Ensures the maximization of students’ academic and functional outcomes.
Provides expertise, guidance, and ongoing support to building-level administrators in professional development, instructional programming, and service delivery.
Oversees designated special education programs and initiatives, including Extended School Year (ESY), Out-of-District Placements, transition services, and other assigned programs in accordance with district procedures, state rules and federal regulations.