Special Education Administrator

Location :

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date :

10 / 17 / 2025

Estimated Start Date :

12 / 05 / 2025

Special Education Administrator provides leadership and supervision for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws policies procedures and practices; assists the Special Education leadership team in the operations of the office and its related functions; 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 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 districts Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data

Assures IEPs 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

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 :

Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g. B.A. A.B. B.S.)

5 Years Special Education Teaching Experience

Principal License : Initial - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree (e.g. M.A. M.S. 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

Salary Placement : Based on job relevant experience only

Timeline :

Posting Date : Friday October 17

Closing Date : Monday November 10 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews : Thursday November 13

Final Interviews : Wednesday November 19

Compensation Range : $89000-$99000

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 () .

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 :

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 89000 - 99000