Job Description

Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center) Recruiting Start Date: 03/13/2026 Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2026 The Director for Special Education provides dynamic leadership for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices; collaborates in the leadership and operations of the office and its related functions as assigned; supervises and provides support for administrators and Special Education staff members. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in the development of the district Special Education budget
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff
• Collaborates with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing, services, and programming as assigned
• Assists 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
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of special education staff including building and district assigned positions
• Assists in developing proposals, staffing design/allocation of resources, and assisting in the development of the district budget as it pertains to special education
• Provides leadership in the identification of research-based best practices and inclusive practices that support learners with special needs, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
• Assures IEPs reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs
• Collaborates with Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices
• Develops proposals, monitors, and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
• Ensures compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices
• Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology
• Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
• Fosters cooperation and communication with community and state agencies, universities, other professionals, and community members
• Leads and facilitates teams, orientations, and committee work
• Attends community, staff, school board meetings, and conferences as appropriate
• Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive, respectful, and caring working and learning environment
• Monitors assigned budget areas
• Participates in district and community projects and assignments as assigned
• Promotes student and staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
• 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 problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
• Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs, and other areas as assigned
• Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 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 IEPs and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.
• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills. Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
• Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
• Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education
• 3-5 Years Licensed School Site Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
• 3-5 Years Classroom Teaching Experience
• 3-5 Years Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position
• 3-5 Years Special Education Administrator Experience
• 3-5 Years Special Education Teaching Experience
Timeline: Posting Date: Friday, March 13 Closing Date: Monday, April 13 at Noon Preliminary Interviews: Thursday, April 23 Final Interviews: Thursday, April 30 Compensation Range: $132,895-$142,895 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours per Day: 8.0 hour(s) per day Number of Days per Year: 225 Days Benefits Eligibility: Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org) . FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
• A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background
• A statement of your philosophy of administration and the role of the administrator in this position
• A current resume
• Three current letters of recommendation (i.e., less than one year old)
• Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)
• Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting above
• We do not accept "Alternative Principal Authorizations"
No other documents will be accepted. Thank you for not uploading and submitting any additional materials.


Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting. Hiring Manager Email: becky.harris@asd20.org

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Full time, Zero hours contract, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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