Curriculum & Special Education Director

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Madrid Community School District

Position Opening: Curriculum & Special Education Director

Location: Madrid, Iowa

Position Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Administrative Contract

Madrid Community School District is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student‑centered Curriculum & Special Education Director to provide district leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and special education programming. This position serves a key role in supporting instructional excellence, ensuring compliance, and promoting equitable outcomes for all students. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and relationship builder who can lead district initiatives while supporting staff, students, and families across all levels.

• Lead district curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation efforts.
• Support instructional practices aligned to district goals and Iowa Academic Standards.
• Coordinate district assessment systems and facilitate data‑informed decision making.
• Design and support professional development opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with administrators and teacher leaders to improve instructional outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum review cycles and instructional resource adoption.
• Support MTSS, instructional interventions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with state academic requirements and reporting.
• Assist with strategic planning and district improvement efforts.

• Provide leadership and oversight of district special education services and programming.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Iowa special education regulations, and district policies.
• Support IEP development, implementation, and procedural requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate special education staff.
• Collaborate with administrators, AEA staff, teachers, and families to support student success.
• Monitor student achievement and support inclusive educational practices.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, caseload management, and program planning.
• Coordinate due process procedures and maintain required documentation.
• Manage department budgets and applicable grant funding.
• Provide guidance and training regarding special education processes and best practices.

• Experience leading curriculum development, instructional improvement, and professional learning preferred.
• Strong understanding of standards‑based instruction and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and build staff capacity.
• Experience in special education leadership or program oversight preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Iowa special education requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaborative leadership skills.

• Valid Iowa administrative license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Iowa Supervisor Endorsement
• Iowa Special Education Supervisor Endorsement
• Iowa Evaluator Approval / Evaluator License required

Madrid Community School District offers a competitive administrative compensation package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families.

• District‑paid family health insurance
• District‑paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Access to a wide variety of voluntary benefit options, including supplemental insurance opportunities
• PTO
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in applicable state retirement and employee benefit programs

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Credentials and references
• Copies of applicable licensure

Position will remain open until filled.

Madrid Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.