Coordinator of Special Education

• Position Type:
  Admin Professional Technical/ Coordinator of Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Education Service Center
• Date Available:
  
  09/14/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you.

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown

Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through

Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students.

You belong here!

Plan, support, or coordinate the instruction for students with disabilities in elementary level schools.

• Provide leadership for district instructional programs and/or other support services so as to enhance the effectiveness of schools and the performance of students with disabilities.
• Supervise and evaluate staff to promote their professional growth, as well as to improve district programs and services, and/or to enhance students with disabilities performance.
• Facilitate professional development by planning and delivering professional development to educators, building leaders and direct level staff.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional growth necessary for continuous improvement of district programs and services to schools and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with other staff, parents and community members to establish and achieve district goals and priorities.

• Hold or be qualified to hold a Colorado principal or administrative license
• Must be licensed Special Education Teacher or Special Service Provider
• Master's degree required.

• Minimum of five years' successful teaching experience (special education preferred) and three years administrative experience.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in committee work, special projects, councils, and other educational activities.
• Must have the ability to evaluate staff.

• Oral and written communication skills;
  English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills;
  Customer service and public relations skills;
  Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions;
  Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Speaks to students, parents, colleagues, and community with respect and dignity
• Uses team concepts to plan, problem solve, and share space, equipment, resources, and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts, and accomplishments of others
• Recognizes opportunities for improvement and/or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude
• Dresses appropriately for work requirements
• Maintains consistent, regular attendance at work; arrives and leaves work at scheduled times; respects time limits on breaks and lunch periods; and follows district procedures for absence reporting
• Promotes and follows Board of Education policies, building or department procedures, and any other rules and regulations as may be established by central building, or department administration

Position

Start Date:

September 11, 2026
Salary Range: minimum $98,507 to midpoint $120,443
Work Calendar: 253 Days

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please