Coordinator of Special Education
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
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Openings as of 8/31/2026
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!
Purpose:
Plan, support, or coordinate the instruction for students with disabilities in elementary level schools.
Essential Duties:- 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
Postings current as of 8/31/2026 12:09:59 PM CST.
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