Family Engagement Specialist - Non-Classified

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications are accepted from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. Incumbent is required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values‑based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE upholds five core values:
Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and Service.

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work schedules and workplace options
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance with generous employer contributions
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• Employer‑paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position; salary offers are based on a salary analysis compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This position is full‑time, federally funded (subject to availability), and eligible for a hybrid work environment.

• Extended hours during evenings or weekends may be required
• Up to 10 % travel within Colorado for meetings, training, and conferences; overnight travel may be required
• Remote (home) office is required; reporting to work location per business needs
• Essential functions include office tasks and light physical work such as walking and standing for extended periods

The Family Engagement Specialist enhances learning for students with disabilities through the development of resources, training, and activities to improve IEP teams, focusing on meaningful parent engagement and early dispute resolution. The role oversees day‑to‑day management of the Parents Encouraging Parents Conference (PEP) and the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC).