Special Education Administrator (Interim) 2026/27 SY Only

Location:

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date:

09/16/2026

Estimated Start Date:

10/01/2026

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 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

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 IEP’s 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.)

5+ Years Special Education Teaching Experience

Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary Placement: Based on job relevant experience only

Compensation Range:

$89,000-$99,000

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours per Day:

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

225 Days

Benefits Eligibility:

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