Executive Director for Special Education

11/13/2026

Provides executive leadership for district-wide Special Education services, budget and operations, staff members; responsible for the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices; directs and manages Special Education administrators and staff members; provides support for school-based administrators and other 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 recruitment and selection of Special Education and related student support staff and develops and maintains staffing structures that support programmatic needs, student enrollment, service requirements, and organizational priorities
* Collaborates with directors and leaders for curriculum and instruction, assessment, professional learning, and other departments to coordinate intervention processes, instructional supports, assessment practices, and services addressing the unique learning needs of students with disabilities
* Collaborates with principals in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Special Education services and programs and provides technical assistance and professional guidance to school leaders and staff
* Collaboratively develops, allocates, monitors, and manages the Special Education budget, ensuring resources are aligned with student needs, organizational priorities, and applicable fiscal requirements
* Communicates regularly with building administrators, the Special Education leadership team, and Learning Services leadership team to ensure alignment, consistency, collaboration, and effective implementation of Special Education programs and services
* Coordinates with the Colorado Department of Education and other agencies regarding monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, compliance matters, and other regulatory requirements
* Develops and implements professional learning offerings related to Special Education, specialized instruction, health and safety, behavior support, compliance, and other areas of student need to increase staff and administrator expertise
* Develops and maintains partnerships with parents, students, community agencies, and community members to support the unique needs and educational rights of students with disabilities and ensure meaningful participation in educational decision-making
* Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, Board of Education policies, and applicable state and federal requirements related to Special Education and related student services
* Leads and facilitates cross-departmental collaboration, partnering closely with Learning Services and departments including Human Resources, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, Communications, and other District functions to support students with and without disabilities
* Monitors, evaluates, and improves instructional practices and service delivery through formal and informal assessments, analysis of data, program evaluation, compliance monitoring, and identification of research-based best practices
* Oversees and allocates District Special Education staffing resources and analyzes school-level caseloads and service requirements to determine appropriate staffing allocations
* Oversees data collection, documentation, monitoring, and reporting processes for compliance and other local, state, and federal requirements and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of submissions
* Oversees Special Education policies, procedures, programs, and service delivery across authorized schools and monitors implementation of requirements related to identification, evaluation, IEP development and implementation, procedural safeguards, and student and family rights
* Oversees the allocation, monitoring, reporting, and compliance of state and federal grant funds, including IDEA and Medicaid-related resources, and communicates funding matters to appropriate District leaders
* Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Special Education and related student support services across the District, ensuring alignment, consistency,…