Director Special Education

About the Role

Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the district’s special education programs and related services in compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Integrate general education and special education, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and individualized instruction in support of all children, including those with disabilities
• Exhibit knowledge about and apply relevant federal and State statutes, regulations, case law and policies that impact all children, including those with disabilities
• Demonstrate knowledge about and ability to facilitate partnerships and engage parents, families and communities in the implementation of special education programs and delivery of special education services
• Demonstrate knowledge of and implement school district budgeting and resource allocation, including those related to special education
• Demonstrate knowledge of organizational culture; apply a systems approach to the development of special education programs and processes; and facilitate effective systems change
• Display the knowledge and ability to recruit, retain and evaluate qualified personnel in order to effectively implement programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities
• Evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of special education programs, facilities, services and monitoring systems, and use the evaluation data to improve the programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities

Requirements

• Master's Degree (Required)
• Administrator license (Director of Special Education) - Colorado Department of Education

Compensation

• Base pay: $105K - $165K/year